PCI DSS 4.0 Audit & Compliance

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Achieve PCI DSS Compliance with a Trusted QSA and CREST-Approved Partner

Achieving PCI DSS 4.0 compliance has become more essential and, at the same time, more challenging in today’s ever-changing cyber landscape. With data breaches and cyberattacks on the rise, businesses are under increasing pressure to protect cardholder data while meeting stricter security standards. Many organizations struggle with complex requirements, limited in-house expertise, and constantly evolving technologies, making PCI DSS 4.0 feel like a daunting and resource-draining task.

VISTA InfoSec provides comprehensive PCI DSS advisory, consulting, and certification services to help businesses protect cardholder data and achieve compliance with PCI DSS standards. As a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and CREST-approved organization, we deliver independent, professional guidance without outsourcing, selling products, or implementing any technology.

We also make the transition from PCI DSS 3.2.1 to PCI DSS 4.0 flawless, ensuring you avoid costly audit failures and set yourself up for long-term success. Explore our approaches below to learn how we can guide you through every step of the process.

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    Our Approach to PCI DSS 4.0 Audit & Compliance

    Initial study

    Conduct an initial study of business to understand your card processes, the environment and accordingly consolidate the PCI scope.

    Scope Definition

    Confirm systems that fall under the PCI DSS scope and formulate the scope statement.

    Gap Analysis

    Identify gaps in your organization’s security control systems and environment vis-à-vis PCI DSS requirements.

    Data Leakage Assessment

    Conduct a thorough data leakage assessment of your application and assist in remediation.

    Awareness Sessions

    Conducts awareness sessions for your IT Team and personnel involved in the card data processing, on a quick background to PCI DSS.

    Data & Assets Classification

    Identify your information assets across the organization and classify them as per criticality to create an asset inventory.

    Risk Assessment

    Conducts risk assessment to identify assets exposed to risk and assess how it could impact your organization.

    Risk Treatment

    Provide you detailed remediation strategies including the recommendation of compensating controls as applicable that can help your organization strengthen its security posture.

    Documentation Support

    Create policies and procedures as per PCI DSS requirements which are then validated by your team.

    Policy role out support

    Provide full support to your team in implementing necessary policies for your organization.

    User Training

    Conduct a User Training program for all personnel covered in scope on their specific responsibilities.

    Pre-Assessment

    After a reasonable gestation period, our separate team of experts conducts a Pre-assessment (internal audit) of your setup to check whether the suggested measures are implemented and in place.

    Audit & Attestation

    Once all controls are confirmed to be in place, we help you get attested with our own duly segregated QSA audit team or any external auditors of your choice.

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    Frequently Asked Questions on PCI DSS 4.0 Audit & Compliance

    The PCI DSS is an information security standard for organizations that process, transmits, and store credit card details. This would typically include merchants, processors, acquirers, issuers, and service providers dealing with sensitive cardholder data. View a quick 5 mins video on this topic

    PCI DSS Audit cost for an average-sized company starts at $12000. Pricing for a PCI DSS audit depends on several factors, including your type of organization, the number of annual transactions, payment applications, physical locations, whether first time or recertification and other additional services as well.

    On average it takes 4-6 weeks to complete an end-to-end PCI DSS Audit. However, the timeline greatly depends on the time taken for implementing the remediation suggested in the gap analysis.

    You will receive Audit reports (ROC/SAQ, AOC) documenting the details on how networks and physical environments are protected against threats. You will even get a PCI DSS Certificate of Compliance on successful completion of the audit, demonstrating your commitment to Industry Standard Compliance.

    PCI DSS Certification is only valid for a year or 12 months from the date of issue.

    As per the Industry standard requirement, a PCI DSS Audit must be performed annually, or when significant changes are introduced that may impact systems and network in an environment.

    • Considered the best practice to secure sensitive cardholder data.
    • Strengthens the security around the Cardholder Data Environment.
    • Ensures tracking and monitoring of all access to cardholder data.
    • Helps improve customer relationships and trust.

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