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PCI DSS compliance is essential to reduce breach risk, avoid increasingly severe financial penalties, and continue processing card payments. As a PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), we audit and validate e-commerce compliance and provide clear guidance on costs, timelines, and how to minimise the resources required.
Dionach is a trusted cyber security partner with expertise in PCI DSS. We provide the full breadth of QSA services from auditing, conducting a report on compliance (RoC), assisting with Self Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) and consultancy to ensure the transmission, storage and processing of your cardholder data is fully secure and compliant with PCI DSS.
Many merchants and service providers have benefited from our expert guidance on practical ways to reduce the cost and complexity of their compliance requirements.
Our CFO, Bil Bragg, joined Mohamed Inshaff (Principal Solutions Architect, HUMAN Security by Nomios) to discuss the key changes, risks of delaying compliance, and essential steps to prepare.
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We assess and validate your compliance against recognised standards to reduce regulatory risk, avoid costly penalties, and maintain business continuity.
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Achieving PCI DSS compliance requires a structured approach to identifying risk, addressing gaps, and validating security controls. As a PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), we guide you through each stage of the process to ensure compliance is achieved efficiently and sustainably.
The first step is to determine your organisation’s merchant or service provider level of based on the number of transactions you process annually. There are four levels, ranging from Level 1 (highest) to Level 4 (lowest). The levels are determined by the card brands such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Familiarise yourself with the PCI DSS requirements. There are 12 high-level requirements that include implementing firewalls, securing cardholder data, regularly monitoring and testing systems, and maintaining an information security policy, among others.
Perform a comprehensive assessment of your organisation’s current security practices and systems to identify any gaps or vulnerabilities. This assessment can be done internally or with the assistance of a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).
Based on the assessment results, create a remediation plan to address any areas of non-compliance or security weaknesses. This plan should outline the necessary steps and timeline for achieving compliance.
Implement the necessary security controls and measures to address the PCI DSS requirements. This may involve actions such as reducing storage or cardholder data, encrypting cardholder data, implementing access controls, and regularly applying security updates.
Continuously monitor and test your systems to ensure they remain secure and compliant. This may include conducting vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and checking audit logs.
Depending on your level of compliance, complete the appropriate SAQ provided by the PCI Security Standards Council. The SAQ is a detailed questionnaire that assesses your compliance with specific requirements. Higher level merchants or service providers cannot complete an SAQ but need to have a Report on Compliance (ROC) from a QSA.
Submit the necessary documentation, including the SAQ, to your acquiring bank or payment card brands to demonstrate your compliance. Some businesses need a Report on Compliance (ROC) prepared by a QSA.
PCI DSS compliance is not a one-time effort but an ongoing process. Regularly review and update your security practices, conduct employee training, and stay informed about any changes to the PCI DSS requirements.
Certified ethical hackers with 25+ years of experience
Accredited to audit and validate compliance for merchants and service providers
From scope reviews and gap assessments to SAQ validation and Reports on Compliance
We look for practical ways to reduce your compliance burden and cost
Successfully tested 500+ organisations across all sectors
Testing aligned with your business objectives and risk tolerance
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