PCI DSS Certification
Protect cardholder data and achieve compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, endorsed by the world's leading payment brands.
What is PCI DSS?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements designed to ensure that all organizations that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.
Established by the PCI Security Standards Council and endorsed by Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, and American Express, PCI DSS compliance is mandatory for any entity involved in payment card processing. Non-compliance risks substantial fines, increased transaction fees, and potential loss of card acceptance privileges.
12 PCI DSS Requirements
Merchant Levels
PCI DSS defines four merchant levels based on annual transaction volume, each with distinct validation requirements.
Level 1
6M+ transactions/yearAny merchant processing over 6 million card transactions annually across all channels, or any merchant that has suffered a data breach.
Level 2
1M - 6M transactions/yearMerchants processing between 1 million and 6 million card transactions annually across all channels.
Level 3
20K - 1M e-commerce transactions/yearMerchants processing between 20,000 and 1 million e-commerce transactions annually.
Level 4
< 20K e-commerce transactions/yearMerchants processing fewer than 20,000 e-commerce transactions or up to 1 million non-e-commerce transactions annually.
PCI DSS Services
Gap Assessment
Comprehensive review of your cardholder data environment against all PCI DSS requirements, identifying vulnerabilities and compliance gaps with a prioritized remediation plan.
Technical Evidence Automation
Streamline evidence collection and compliance monitoring with automated tools that reduce manual effort and ensure continuous compliance posture.
QSA Services
Our Qualified Security Assessors conduct formal on-site assessments and produce the Report on Compliance required for Level 1 merchants and service providers.
Business-as-Usual Monitoring
Post-certification support to maintain PCI DSS compliance through ongoing monitoring, quarterly scans, and annual assessment preparation.
Key Deliverables
ROC
Report on ComplianceA detailed document produced by a QSA following an on-site assessment. The ROC validates that an organization meets all applicable PCI DSS requirements and is required for Level 1 merchants.
AOC
Attestation of ComplianceA formal declaration signed by both the merchant and the QSA confirming PCI DSS compliance status. This document is shared with acquiring banks and payment brands as proof of compliance.
Extended PCI Capabilities
Beyond PCI DSS, we support organizations with specialized payment security frameworks.
PA DSS
Payment Application Data Security Standard
Certification for software vendors whose payment applications store, process, or transmit cardholder data. We guide application developers through the validation process to ensure their products meet PCI SSC security requirements.
PCI 3DS
3-D Secure Core Security Standard
Certification for organizations operating 3DS components such as Access Control Servers (ACS) and Directory Servers. We assess your 3DS environment against PCI 3DS Core Security requirements and prepare you for successful assessment.
Secure Your Payment Environment
Our PCI DSS specialists will assess your cardholder data environment and build a clear path to compliance.