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PCI DSS
Struggling to cope with new PCI DSS updates, technical controls, evolving processes, or compliance governance? We’re here to help, bringing over a decade of PCI DSS expertise to ensure audit readiness for your business
Comprehensive Assessment
Comprehensive Assistance
Simplified Payments provides end-to-end assistance in PCI DSS preparation, ensuring businesses achieve and maintain compliance with ease. Our experts assess your current security posture, identifying gaps, and implementing the necessary technical and operational controls. We streamline compliance by guiding you through all security requirements, documentation, and validation processes, reducing the burden on your internal teams. From policy development and risk assessments to vulnerability management and audit readiness, we cover every aspect of PCI DSS. With our deep industry expertise, we simplify compliance, enhance security, and ensure your business is well-prepared for audits and ongoing regulatory requirements.
What We Do?
Our governance and advisory services set policies for compliance, provide expert guidance, and security controls implementation services deploy essential technical measures to protect cardholder data and meet PCI DSS standards.
Governance and Advisory
- PCI DSS Readiness Assessment
- Compliance Strategy & Roadmap Development
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis
- Third-Party & Vendor Compliance Management
- Security Awareness & Training
- Compliance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Assistance with SAQ & ROC Preparation
- Incident Response & Breach Management Advisory
- Advisory on Emerging Trends & Regulatory Changes
Security Controls Implementation
- Network Security Configuration
- Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Access Control Implementation
- Encryption of Cardholder Data
- Tokenisation and Data Masking
- Secure Software Development Practices
- Vulnerability Scanning and Management
- Log Management and Monitoring
- Incident Response Planning and Implementation
- Patch Management and System Updates
What We Do?
Our governance and advisory services set policies for compliance, provide expert guidance, and security controls implementation services deploy essential technical measures to protect cardholder data and meet PCI DSS standards.
Governance and Advisory
- PCI DSS Readiness Assessment
- Compliance Strategy & Roadmap Development
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis
- Third-Party & Vendor Compliance Management
- Security Awareness & Training
- Compliance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Assistance with SAQ & ROC Preparation
- Incident Response & Breach Management Advisory
- Advisory on Emerging Trends & Regulatory Changes
Security Controls Implementation
- Network Security Configuration
- Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Access Control Implementation
- Encryption of Cardholder Data
- Tokenisation and Data Masking
- Secure Software Development Practices
- Vulnerability Scanning and Management
- Log Management and Monitoring
- Incident Response Planning and Implementation
- Patch Management and System Updates
Process
Starting with a consultation and risk assessment to identify security weaknesses, our team develops a tailored strategy, assists with implementation, and conducts staff training. An internal audit ensures you’re prepared for certification, with continuous support throughout the process.
Initial Consultation
An initial discussion to establish primary points of contact from both organisations, set assessment timelines, outline high-level requirements, and create a project roadmap.
Scope Definition
Clearly define the boundaries of the assessment scope, taking into account any dependencies on third-party entities.
Gap Analysis
Conduct interviews, review documentation, and walkthrough processes to pinpoint areas of improvement and offer recommendations.
Remediation and Advisory Assistance
Provide guidance and support in rectifying identified gaps and in collecting necessary evidence.
Internal Audit
Following a suitable incubation period, a specialised team of experts undertakes internal assessment.
Ongoing Assistance
Continuous support during external audit liaising directly with QSA and ensuring your continued compliance in the longer term.
Principal PCI DSS Requirements
The PCI SSC publishes both operational and technical requirements, with the primary aim of protecting cardholder data. Compliance standards are developed and overseen by the PCI Security Standards Council.
The 12 requirements of PCI DSS are:
- Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data
- Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters
- Protect stored cardholder data
- Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks
- Use and regularly update anti-virus software or programs
- Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
- Restrict access to cardholder data by business need to know
- Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
- Restrict physical access to cardholder data
- Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
- Regularly test security systems and processes
- Maintain a policy that addresses information security for all personnel
Principal PCI DSS Requirements
The PCI SSC publishes both operational and technical requirements, with the primary aim of protecting cardholder data. Compliance standards are developed and overseen by the PCI Security Standards Council.
The 12 requirements of PCI DSS are:
- Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data
- Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters
- Protect stored cardholder data
- Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks
- Use and regularly update anti-virus software or programs
- Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
- Restrict access to cardholder data by business need to know
- Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
- Restrict physical access to cardholder data
- Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
- Regularly test security systems and processes
- Maintain a policy that addresses information security for all personnel
Team Experience
Our team possesses extensive expertise with payment processors, gateways, and banks, specialising in terminal driving, authorisation and settlement engines, SoftPoS, mobile app, and wallet. We have delivered PCI compliance programs, including PCI DSS, PCI SSF, and PCI P2PE, as well as card scheme compliance.
Why Us?
Why Us?
- Payment Industry experts – Our consultants have led payment product development and PCI programmes for the world’s largest payment organisations, powering solutions used by some of the biggest banks globally.
- Unbiased Partner – We strive to be your genuine consulting and development partner, refraining from selling hardware or software to maintain impartiality.
- Comprehensive Assistance – Our team will guide you through every step of the process, from designing to implementation bringing decades of experience in payments.
- Flexible engagement – We offer flexible model that suits your business by embedding Simplified Solutions consultants as part of your organisation or vice versa.
- Payment Industry experts – Our consultants have led payment product development and PCI programmes for the world’s largest payment organisations, powering solutions used by some of the biggest banks globally.
- Unbiased Partner – We strive to be your genuine consulting and development partner, refraining from selling hardware or software to maintain impartiality.
- Comprehensive Assistance – Our team will guide you through every step of the process, from designing to implementation bringing decades of experience in payments.
- Flexible engagement – We offer flexible model that suits your business by embedding Simplified Solutions consultants as part of your organisation or vice versa.
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