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June 17, 2025 in PCI-DSS

PCI-DSS – Protecting Payment Data with Confidence

If your organisation processes, stores, or transmits credit card data, compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is mandatory. Non-compliance can lead to serious financial penalties, data breaches, and loss of customer trust.

AuditCo offers expert PCI-DSS consulting and advisory services to help organisations of all sizes meet their compliance obligations and strengthen data protection.

 


What is PCI-DSS?

PCI-DSS is a global standard developed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. The current version, PCI-DSS 4.0, includes 12 core requirements across six control objectives:

1.     Build and maintain a secure network and systems

2.     Protect cardholder data

3.     Maintain a vulnerability management program

4.     Implement strong access control measures

5.     Regularly monitor and test networks

6.     Maintain an information security policy

These apply to any business that accepts credit card payments, whether online, in person, or through third parties.

 


Why Is PCI-DSS Compliance Important?

· Mandatory for merchants and service providers

· Reduces risk of data breaches and fraud

· Avoids fines from banks and card networks

· Improves trust with customers and partners

· Aligns with ISO 27001 and other InfoSec standards

Whether you’re a startup or a multinational, PCI-DSS is essential for safeguarding customer payment data.

 


AuditCo’s PCI-DSS Services

We help you achieve and maintain compliance through expert advisory and tailored support:

Gap Assessments & Risk Reviews

Understand your current security posture, identify control gaps, and receive a roadmap to compliance.

Policy & Process Development

We create or enhance security policies, access controls, encryption, and monitoring processes required under PCI-DSS.

 Technical Advisory & Remediation

Our team advises on network segmentation, tokenisation, vulnerability management and system hardening.

Audit Readiness Support

We guide your organisation through the preparation process for your PCI-DSS audit (Level 1-4), including ASV scans, penetration testing, and completing Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQ).

 

Who Needs PCI-DSS?

PCI-DSS applies to:

· E-commerce platforms

· Retailers and hospitality businesses

· Payment gateways and processors

· SaaS platforms that accept card payments

· Managed service providers with access to cardholder data

· FinTech and digital banking platforms



 

               

 

Secure Your Payments with Confidence


AuditCo supports your PCI-DSS journey from end to end—helping you reduce risk, achieve compliance, and deliver trust in every transaction.


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