PCI DSS Compliance
Protecting Cardholder Data. Preserving Trust.
Helping organizations meet PCI DSS v4.0.1 standards with confidence.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a globally adopted framework developed by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). It establishes technical and operational requirements for entities that process, store, or transmit credit card data.
Whether you’re a merchant, service provider, payment processor, or financial institution, compliance with PCI DSS is not optional — it’s a contractual and regulatory obligation essential to safeguarding cardholder information.
The latest version, PCI DSS v4.0.1, was released in June 2024 as a minor revision to v4.0. It clarifies guidance and corrects typographical errors — without changing any core requirements or compliance deadlines.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) now required for all access into the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), not just admin users
Password complexity raised — 12 characters minimum
Anti-phishing controls required for personnel with email/web access
Script integrity controls for payment pages using JavaScript
Annual scope validation to ensure all systems handling cardholder data are identified and included
Customized Approaches now available for select requirements, offering flexibility for mature environments
Build and Maintain a Secure Network and Systems
1. Install and maintain a firewall configuration
2. Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for passwords
Protect Cardholder Data
3. Protect stored cardholder data
4. Encrypt transmission of cardholder data over open/public networks
Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program
5. Protect all systems against malware
6. Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
Implement Strong Access Control Measures
7. Restrict access by business need-to-know
8. Identify and authenticate all system users
9. Restrict physical access to cardholder data
Regularly Monitor and Test Networks
10. Track and monitor access to network resources and cardholder data
11. Regularly test security systems and processes
Maintain an Information Security Policy
12. Maintain a policy addressing information security for all personnel
Resecurity provides the intelligence, tools, and support needed to maintain end-to-end PCI DSS compliance. Our solutions are designed to meet the strict security and auditability requirements of cardholder data environments.
Gap Assessment & Readiness
- PCI DSS pre-assessment
- Risk scoring and system inventory
- Scope validation and data flow mapping
Control Implementation
- Threat detection and endpoint protection
- Cloud security monitoring
- SIEM, log retention, and alerting
Policy & Documentation Support
- Policy templates aligned with PCI DSS v4.0.1
- Custom-tailored incident response and access control procedures
- Evidence collection for audit readiness
Employee Security Training
- Awareness campaigns and phishing simulation
- Insider threat detection education
- Secure development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices
Compliance Dashboard & Reporting
- Centralized reporting on PCI control health
- Real-time alerts on non-conformities
- Audit trail logs for forensic review
Failing to meet PCI DSS requirements can result in:
- Hefty fines from card networks
- Increased transaction fees or account termination
- Mandatory forensic investigations
- Significant brand and reputational damage
In high-volume environments, even one breach can cost millions in penalties, lawsuits, and lost business. Proactive compliance is not only cheaper — it’s safer.
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