Small Scale — Business Management Consulting

PCI DSS

Protect cardholder data with controls built into your payment processes — not bolted on afterwards.

PCI DSS

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the global security standard for any organisation that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data. PCI DSS v4.0 introduces more flexible, outcome-based requirements while raising the bar on authentication, encryption, and monitoring. Compliance is mandatory — and validation requirements depend on your transaction volume.

Key requirements

Build and maintain a secure network with firewalls and proper configuration standards
Protect stored cardholder data and encrypt transmission across open networks
Implement strong access control measures, including multi-factor authentication
Maintain a vulnerability management programme with regular patching and scanning
Regularly monitor and test networks, including logging and intrusion detection
Maintain an information security policy and ensure all personnel are trained

How we help

1

We map how cardholder data flows through your systems and identify where controls are missing

2

We design data protection controls that fit your payment workflows and reduce scope where possible

3

We build monitoring and evidence collection into your existing processes

4

We prepare your team for PCI DSS assessments with readiness reviews and mock audits

Ready to secure your payment processes?

Book a free 30-minute call. We will review your cardholder data environment and recommend the right approach.

Book a 30-minute call