PCI DSS Compliance Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
Protect cardholder data and maintain your payment processing capabilities. We offer comprehensive PCI DSS compliance services for merchants, service providers, and payment facilitators.
Understanding PCI DSS
PCI DSS is the information security standard for organizations that handle credit card information, established by the major brands to protect holder data.
Version 4.0 introduces 64 new requirements focused on custom controls, targeted risk analysis, and emerging threats such as phishing and ransomware.
Compliance requirements vary by merchant level (1-4) and service provider level (1-2), with validation via Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQ) or Reports on Compliance (ROC).
Key Requirements
Secure Network
Firewalls, configuration standards, network segmentation
Data Protection
Encryption, masking, key management
Vulnerability Management
Patching, anti-malware, secure development
Access Control
Need to know, unique IDs, physical security
Monitoring and Testing
Logging, monitoring, penetration testing
Security Policy
Information security policies and awareness
Common PCI DSS Challenges
Organizations handling card data face unique security and validation requirements.
Scope Reduction
Minimize the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) through network segmentation, tokenization, and strategic architectural decisions.
ASV and Pentesting
Meet quarterly Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) scans and annual penetration testing without disrupting the business.
Transition to Version 4.0
Implementing new custom controls, targeted risk analysis, and requirements for phishing resistance.
Our PCI DSS Compliance Services
Full PCI DSS program from scoping to validation and ongoing maintenance.
Gap Assessment
Exhaustive analysis of your current environment against PCI DSS, identifying gaps and prioritizing remediation efforts.
- CDE scoping and data flow analysis
- Validation and control testing
- Risk-based remediation plan
Policy Development
Creation of PCI DSS compliant policies and procedures adapted to your merchant level and processing activities.
- Security standards and policies
- Operating procedures
- Policy training
ASV Scanning
Approved Scanning Vendor scans to identify vulnerabilities in external systems and meet quarterly requirements.
- Quarterly vulnerability scans
- Remediation guidance and validation
- Approved scan attestation
Vulnerability Assessments
Comprehensive assessments to identify security weaknesses in infrastructure, applications, and network environments.
- Internal and external scanning
- Web application assessment
- Prioritized remediation roadmap
Penetration Testing
Identify vulnerabilities before attackers do through exhaustive testing on APIs, web applications, and financial systems.
- Annual pentesting
- Segmentation testing
- Payment application testing
Incident Response
Response plan, testing, and breach management to minimize financial impact and meet regulatory requirements.
- Incident response planning
- Tabletop simulation exercises
- Breach notification support
Why Choose SPSec for PCI DSS Compliance
Payments Industry Focus
Specialized in the needs of merchants and service providers
Scope Optimization
We help you minimize the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) through network segmentation, tokenization, and strategic architectural decisions.
Proprietary Methodology
Structured and proven framework for PCI DSS compliance