Credit/debit card payments have rapidly emerged as alternatives to hard cash transactions. While this may sound like a much-awaited innovation, it has brought about several cyber risks, such as fraudulent transactions, data breaches, and sensitive information misuse. Consequently, organizations accepting credit or debit cards as a form of payment are now subject to strict regulatory scrutiny in the form of PCI DSS compliance.
We at Ferro Technics help with our comprehensive and tailored PCI DSS audit service that assists businesses in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and maintaining cardholder data security.
Contact UsOur PCI DSS audit service is multifaceted and grounded in a client-first approach, where we begin by understanding what your organization needs and where it stands in terms of compliance. The initial stage involves a thorough analysis of Current Cardholder Data (CHD) processing procedures and security controls, progressing through strategy development, implementation, and continual support. Read more in detail next:
The first phase of PCI DSS assessment is a comprehensive gap analysis, navigating through loopholes and weaknesses in current processes, policies, and controls. This helps in identifying areas that may fall short of PCI DSS requirements.
In this phase, our auditors conduct a detailed risk assessment of operating systems, networks, servers, affiliated channels, web applications, and internet-connected devices to evaluate the potential impact and likelihood of security incidents.
After analyzing networks, servers, and devices, we review current policies, processes, and controls implemented by your business for cardholder data security. Our team also evaluates whether they align with PCI DSS guidelines or not.
Leveraging automated tools, our expert security analysts identify loopholes that cybercriminals may exploit to compromise sensitive cardholder and transaction data. PCI pen tests further include reconnaissance, post-exploitation analysis, and reporting.
Following a detailed assessment of existing security policies, controls, and weaknesses, our PCI DSS compliance specialists devise remediation strategies. We identify high-risk areas and recommend relevant improvements to expedite mitigation process.
The sixth phase in our PCI DSS audit service involves providing practical assistance to your business for technology and strategy implementation. We help integrate necessary tools to bridge technology gaps with security control implementation.
Recognizing that both internal and external channels can contribute to vulnerability, we offer security awareness training. Our industry-certified experts deliver sessions to employees, stakeholders, and affiliates on how they can contribute to risk prevention.
In case you require continual assistance, our compliance experts perform periodic remediation reviews to ensure implemented controls, policies, and processes are working in harmony and towards the goals of achieving PCI DSS compliance.
In the last phase of our PCI DSS compliance audit service, we conduct a pre-final assessment that imitates the actual regulatory analysis. Upon completion, we submit a detailed report covering system maturity, ISMS vulnerabilities, and required measures.
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Schedule an AuditFerro Technics has earned its name in the global IT industry after over seven years of uninterrupted commitment to delivering effective PCI DSS compliance audit services in Canada. It is emerging as an IT security, network, and infrastructure certifications leader. For further understanding PCI DSS audit service and compliance, we have gathered the most frequently asked queries.
Organizations that process, store, handle, or transmit payment and card data are liable for PCI DSS compliance. This further includes entities like merchants, vendors, online stores, service providers, and others that accept credit/debit cards and online transactions that require the use of credit/debit cards. If organizations are somehow involved in handling or managing cardholder data, they need to analyze their existing ISMS and evaluate data security controls.
The process for achieving PCI DSS compliance is complex but implementable. It involves several comprehensive steps that are based on the regulatory guidelines. Beginning with understanding business's current ISMSz, data security infrastructure, networks, and goals, the second phase involves detailed gap analysis to identify weaknesses and loopholes that lead to non-compliance and need immediate attention. Strategy development, implementation, and monitoring are the next steps in the PCI DSS compliance process. Finally, an internal audit is conducted to ensure the integrated measures align with legal guidelines and are sufficient for passing the regulatory assessment.
PCI DSS non-compliance can bring severe consequences for organizations, including accepting credit card license suspension, replacement costs, fraud charges, sanctions, criminal proceedings, forensic examination, and monetary penalties ranging from $5000 to $100,000 per month. Furthermore, non-compliance affects businesses’ reputation in the global market, leading to customer distrust and drop-off in stakeholders’ confidence.
Ferro Technics offers a complete PCI DSS assessment audit service suite to assist businesses in achieving regulatory compliance. From understanding the organization’s existing payment data security controls to devising and implementing strategies, we keep collaborating with our clients. Our services are tailored to unique and diverse business needs and provide a detailed roadmap for long-term security, protection, and compliance.