PCI DSS

Why PCI DSS

Introduction
We provide consulting and compliance certification services to comply with and audit the PCI DSS standard. These include conducting gap analysis, implementing the necessary controls and also preparing the Report on Compliance (ROC) or Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) as the case may be.

PCI DSS, is jointly released by credit card companies aimed at protecting card holder data. The standard requires the members, merchants, and service providers using credit card facilities to carry out regular PCI Scans and PCI Security Audits after implementing the standard.

PCI DSS Requirements
Requirements of the standard – The PCI DSS version 3.2.1 is comprised of six control objectives that contain one or more requirements. In all there are 12 specific requirements under these control objectives. The verification and reporting process may vary depending on the level of merchants and service providers. An organization is also expected to identify its category or type for identifying what requirements are applicable to it.

Benefits of Implementing PCI DSS
Some of the benefits of obtaining PCI DSS are as follows:

  • Provides guidance to organisations for protecting customer data
  • Provides assurance to customers for the secure storage, transmission and use of their personal data
  • Helps evade fines in case of a mishap
  • Determine security posture and improvise
  • Prioritizing investment in infrastructure