Contact our team of QSAs to learn how we can help you get PCI certified.
Processing millions of transactions puts your retail or e-commerce business at high risk. PCI DSS compliance isn’t just an option – it’s a requirement. Failing to comply puts you at risk of a data breach that could devastate your bottom line. You could face massive fines, lose customer trust and even be unable to accept card payments – effectively putting you out of business.
Our expert Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) specialise in helping Level 1 retail and e-commerce merchants achieve and maintain PCI compliance. We’ll identify gaps, assess your current security controls and provide tailored advice to help you meet PCI DSS requirements.
As a QSA, we offer end-to-end services to help retailers and e-commerce achieve PCI compliance, no matter the risk involved.
Our team can assist with:
If you’re unsure which service is right for your organisation, contact our team – we’re here to help.
As a merchant, PCI DSS compliance ensures you have strong security controls in place to protect customer payment data and prevent data breaches. For your business, this means increased customer trust, reduced risk of financial loss and a more secure operation.
Our QSAs specialise in all merchant compliance levels, so no matter how high the risk, we’re here to help. We simplify PCI DSS compliance so you can focus on your business.
We know every business is unique. We’ll partner with you to implement the right PCI DSS controls tailored to your specific needs while meeting industry standards.
Our PCI DSS services are designed to help you overcome the complexities of compliance. From audits to ongoing QSA support, we’ll support you every step of the way.
PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. It’s a global information security standard that ensures merchants and service providers have appropriate security measures around cardholder data. If you process, store or transmit cardholder data, you must comply with the PCI standard.
Most payment brands separate retailers into four compliance levels depending on their annual transactions. For example:
For smaller merchants, a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) will determine whether you’re handling card data in line with the PCI DSS.
For level 1 merchants, you will need a detailed assessment performed by a Qualified Security Assessor. Our QSAs will verify your compliance with PCI and provide remediation support where necessary.
The 12 requirements of the PCI DSS are as follows:
Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) are only for level 2 to 4 merchants. Level 1 merchants must undergo an annual PCI DSS assessment and submit a Report on Compliance (RoC).
Under the PCI DSS, a merchant is a business, such as a retailer, that accepts debit or credit card payments for goods or services. This applies to online and in-store transactions.
PCI compliance ensures your customers’ card data is secure from fraud or a data breach. With this commitment to information security, you’ll build trust with your customers and gain recognition as a reputable retailer.
You’ll also avoid the significant financial damage that comes with penalties for non-compliance.
As a level 1 merchant, you have more criteria to meet to validate your PCI compliance. You must receive an external audit annually by a QSA and submit a RoC.
The QSA will:
Yes – you must complete a PCI DSS assessment every year. The assessment type depends on your compliance level. As with all compliance, you must take a proactive approach to information security that builds security into everything you do.
All merchants must undergo a vulnerability scan performed by a PCI Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV). This scan checks for security vulnerabilities in networks and systems that may provide a path to the cardholder data environment.
We provide expert support throughout your PCI DSS journey, from initial scoping to annual reporting, helping you achieve and maintain compliance. Speak to our QSAs to get started.
