PCI DSS
PCI DSS assessments, cardholder data environment reviews, remediation planning, and compliance readiness support for merchants and service providers.
Understanding PCI DSS
What Is PCI DSS
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is a global framework designed to protect cardholder data and reduce payment-related fraud.
Who Needs It
Why It Matters
Where Most Organizations Get Stuck
Unclear PCI Scope
Cardholder Data Risk
Documentation Gaps
Limited Internal Expertise
Recurring Audit Findings
The 5 Trust Services Criteria
PCI DSS consists of requirements focused on securing cardholder data environments and reducing payment security risk.
Access Control
Restrict access to cardholder data and systems.
Logging & Monitoring
Track and monitor access to critical systems.
Data Protection
Protect stored and transmitted cardholder data.
Vulnerability Management
Identify and remediate security weaknesses.
Security Testing
Validate security controls and effectiveness.
Scope of Engagement
PCI Gap Assessment
Review current controls against PCI DSS requirements.
Scoping Analysis
Identify systems within the cardholder data environment.
Documentation Review
Assess policies, procedures, and evidence.
Risk Assessment
Evaluate threats and compliance gaps.
Remediation Planning
Prioritized roadmap for closing findings.
Audit Readiness
Prepare for QSA assessments and reviews.
What You Walk Away With
PCI DSS Gap Assessment
Comprehensive analysis of current controls against PCI DSS requirements.
Cardholder Data Scope Analysis
Detailed identification of systems and data flows within CDE.
Risk Register
Documented inventory of compliance gaps and associated risks.
Remediation Roadmap
Prioritized action plan for addressing findings and deficiencies.
Compliance Readiness Report
Executive-level overview of compliance status and next steps.
Executive Summary
High-level summary of assessment results and key recommendations.
What Changes Once You're Certified
Protect Cardholder Data
Reduce Compliance Risk
Increase Customer Trust
Strengthen Security Controls
Support PCI Assessments
How We Get You Audit-Ready
Assessment
Review security controls and PCI scope.
Gap Analysis
Identify deficiencies against PCI requirements.
Remediation
Address compliance and security gaps.
Documentation
Develop required evidence and artifacts.
Validation
Confirm control effectiveness.
Assessment Support
Assist through PCI review activities.
Services that commonly pair with this engagement.
Risk Assessment
Penetration Testing
Managed Security
vCISO Services
Questions About PCI DSS
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