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PCI DSS Compliance Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

Protect cardholder data and maintain your payment processing capabilities. We offer comprehensive PCI DSS compliance services for merchants, service providers, and payment facilitators.

Understanding PCI DSS

PCI DSS is the information security standard for organizations that handle credit card information, established by the major brands to protect holder data.

Version 4.0 introduces 64 new requirements focused on custom controls, targeted risk analysis, and emerging threats such as phishing and ransomware.

Compliance requirements vary by merchant level (1-4) and service provider level (1-2), with validation via Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQ) or Reports on Compliance (ROC).

Key Requirements

Secure Network

Firewalls, configuration standards, network segmentation

Data Protection

Encryption, masking, key management

Vulnerability Management

Patching, anti-malware, secure development

Access Control

Need to know, unique IDs, physical security

Monitoring and Testing

Logging, monitoring, penetration testing

Security Policy

Information security policies and awareness

Common PCI DSS Challenges

Organizations handling card data face unique security and validation requirements.

Scope Reduction

Minimize the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) through network segmentation, tokenization, and strategic architectural decisions.

ASV and Pentesting

Meet quarterly Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) scans and annual penetration testing without disrupting the business.

Transition to Version 4.0

Implementing new custom controls, targeted risk analysis, and requirements for phishing resistance.

Our PCI DSS Compliance Services

Full PCI DSS program from scoping to validation and ongoing maintenance.

Gap Assessment

Exhaustive analysis of your current environment against PCI DSS, identifying gaps and prioritizing remediation efforts.

  • CDE scoping and data flow analysis
  • Validation and control testing
  • Risk-based remediation plan

Policy Development

Creation of PCI DSS compliant policies and procedures adapted to your merchant level and processing activities.

  • Security standards and policies
  • Operating procedures
  • Policy training

ASV Scanning

Approved Scanning Vendor scans to identify vulnerabilities in external systems and meet quarterly requirements.

  • Quarterly vulnerability scans
  • Remediation guidance and validation
  • Approved scan attestation

Vulnerability Assessments

Comprehensive assessments to identify security weaknesses in infrastructure, applications, and network environments.

  • Internal and external scanning
  • Web application assessment
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap

Penetration Testing

Identify vulnerabilities before attackers do through exhaustive testing on APIs, web applications, and financial systems.

  • Annual pentesting
  • Segmentation testing
  • Payment application testing

Incident Response

Response plan, testing, and breach management to minimize financial impact and meet regulatory requirements.

  • Incident response planning
  • Tabletop simulation exercises
  • Breach notification support

Why Choose MPS for PCI DSS Compliance

Payments Industry Focus

Specialized in the needs of merchants and service providers

Scope Optimization

We help you minimize the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) through network segmentation, tokenization, and strategic architectural decisions.

Proprietary Methodology

Structured and proven framework for PCI DSS compliance