The Quiet Death of Annual Compliance
PCI DSS Compliance
Improve security, reduce risk of data breaches, and enhance customer trust
Why it matters
The payments space is witnessing rapid growth. However, payment frauds and cyber attacks are also increasing at an alarming rate.
PCI DSS compliance helps organizations to:
Protect sensitive cardholder data from breaches
Reduce risk of fraud and financial loss.
Build trust with customers, partners, and regulators.
Avoid penalties from banks or card schemes.
Our Approach
The 3-Step Engagement Model
Our PCI DSS engagement follows a phased approach to assess, remediate, and validate compliance.
Kick-off Meeting and Awareness Session
Understanding the Business Flow
Scoping and Gap Assessment
Consulting on how to mitigate the gaps
Off-site Support for closure of gaps
Offsite review
Final onsite audit
Service Offerings
Our PCI DSS methodology includes detailed scoping, consultation, review and reporting
Awareness sessions to sensitize the users on the criticality of PCI DSS compliance.
Risk assessment to identify the various exposure points that exist within the infrastructure.
A gap assessment is to identify the gaps in the infrastructure.
Scoping exercise to assess the cardholder environment.
Final review and onsite audit.
Off-site and onsite consultation support to help mitigate the gaps.
BENEFITS
SISA simplifies PCI DSS compliance by providing a combination of expert guidance, practical solutions, and end-to-end support.
Expert Guidance:
Deep understanding of PCI DSS v4.0 and industry best practices. Help interpret complex requirements, ensuring your organization meets compliance obligations efficiently.
End-to-End Support:
Provides gap analysis, remediation plans, readiness assessments, and audit preparation. Offers audit-ready documentation such as Reports on Compliance (ROC), making the audit process smooth and efficient.
Risk Reduction & Security Enhancement:
Identifies vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications. Advises on encryption, access management, logging, monitoring, and secure operations to reduce the risk of breaches or fraud.
Streamlined Audit Process:
Helps organizations collect evidence, track remediation, and manage audit timelines, ensuring minimal disruptionl teams.
Risk Reduction:
Strengthens security controls across networks, applications, and systems. Reduces the potential for data breaches, fraud, and operational disruption.
WHY SISA
Our Differentiators
The first QSA since inception of PCI SSC, in 2006.
A PCI GEAR Committee member and an active participant in PCI Community.
Trusted partner to over 2,000 customers in 40+ countries.
Author of #1 PCI Implementer Training Program - CPISI.
A leading global PCI Forensic Investigator (PFI) with 2,000+ PCI Audits performed globally.
Recognized by PCI SSC as a PCI QSA, Secure Software Assessor, Secure SLC Assessor, PCI ASV, P2PE-QSA, PFI and PCI PIN Security Assessor.
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FAQs
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a globally mandated security framework created by major credit card brands. It requires any organization that accepts, processes, stores, or transmits credit card information to maintain a secure environment to protect cardholder data.
PCI DSS compliance is divided into four levels based on annual transaction volume:
- Level 1: Over 6 million transactions (Requires an external audit by a QSA like SISA).
- Level 2: 1 to 6 million transactions.
- Level 3: 20,000 to 1 million transactions.
- Level 4: Under 20,000 transactions.
Non-compliance can result in severe financial penalties ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 per month. Additionally, organizations face increased transaction fees, the potential suspension of merchant accounts, and catastrophic reputational damage in the event of a data breach.
Transitioning to PCI DSS v4.0 requires conducting a gap assessment against the updated requirements, implementing stronger authentication measures like MFA, establishing a formalized targeted risk analysis, and updating security policies to meet the modern threat landscape.
SISA is a globally recognized Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) with deep, specialized expertise in payment security. We provide end-to-end services across the compliance lifecycle, from initial scoping and gap analysis to strategic remediation and the delivery of the final Report on Compliance (ROC) or SAQ attestation.
SISA provides dedicated PCI DSS v4.0 transition and readiness services. We help organizations conduct customized gap assessments, establish formalized targeted risk analyses, implement advanced technical controls like MFA, and update policies to ensure full alignment with the v4.0 standard.
Yes, through our unified audit methodology, SISA can simultaneously assess your environment for PCI DSS alongside other critical frameworks like GDPR, HITRUST, or ISO 27001. This integrated approach significantly reduces audit fatigue, limits operational downtime, and optimizes your security budget.
Yes, SISA helps organizations maintain continuous compliance rather than treating it as a once-a-year checklist. We provide ongoing support, regular vulnerability scanning, and advisory services to ensure that any changes in your IT environment do not jeopardize your PCI DSS status.
Hear what our customers say
We would highly recommend SISA to any organization seeking to enhance their data security and achieve certification. Their expertise, personalized approach, and thorough support set them apart from other providers. With their help, we were able to not only meet ISO 27001 requirements but also improve our overall security practices, giving us peace of mind in knowing that our data is protected.
Siddharth Paigwar
Manager - Cybersecurity, Finnable Technologies
Our experience with SISA’s team through the rigorous HITRUST certification process exceeded our expectations. SISA’s team demonstrated deep expertise, a proactive approach and unwavering commitment to our success. Their invaluable guidance ensured we stayed on track. We highly recommend SISA to any organization pursuing HITRUST certification.
Rajkumar Aich
Senior Manager, Alorica
SISA’s continuous support and regular audits, powered by their advanced monitoring and reporting tools, ensured that our ISMS remained up-to-date and effective against emerging threats. SISA’s team demonstrated a deep understanding of our unique needs and challenges. Their approach was not just professional but also highly collaborative.
Yazan Al-Mallah
Information Security Senior Officer, Network International
SISA’s support was especially invaluable as we navigated the complexities and nuances of this major new version of the PCI standards, particularly in our first year applying these requirements to new backend architecture. Their technical guidance, clarity in determining applicable criteria, insights into relevant evidence for our environment, and exceptional project management and follow-up added significant value to our engagement and made the entire process significantly smoother and more efficient.
Ben Roberts
CTO & CISO, Nutrislice Inc
A heartfelt thank you to SISA’s team for their invaluable support and guidance throughout our ISO 27001 certification journey. Their expertise, dedication, and proactive approach made the process seamless and efficient. We truly appreciate your efforts in helping us strengthen our security framework and achieve compliance successfully!
Upendhra Neelam
GRC Specialist, Innoviti Technologies
We highly recommend SISA’s ISO 27001 certification and audit surveillance services to other organizations. The structured approach, deep expertise, and hands-on guidance significantly streamlined our compliance journey. A heartfelt thank you to SISA’s team for their invaluable support and guidance throughout our ISO 27001 certification journey. Their expertise, dedication, and proactive approach made the process seamless and efficient.
Devender Rewadia
AM - IT, Global Assure
SISA’s unwavering commitment to the project was key to success of all our engagements. Their balanced approach has been instrumental in helping us achieve our goals on the agreed timelines. Their dedication ensures that we can always count on them to deliver on time, every time.
Omar Elwy
Head of InfoSec GRC, eFinance
SISA went beyond helping our Bank meet audit requirements; they added tangible value by strengthening our overall information security posture and enabling continuous improvement, which is critical for ongoing compliance and resilience.
Getachew Bualew
Team Leader, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
We are incredibly grateful to SISA for their unwavering support and expert guidance throughout our HITRUST Certification journey. The SISA team demonstrated an exceptionally proactive and professional approach. They exhibited extensive understanding of the HITRUST framework, helping us navigate compliance challenges with complete confidence and clarity. We highly recommend SISA to any organization seeking a reliable and knowledgeable advisor for their HITRUST or broader compliance initiatives.
Prashant Poojari
Senior Director - GRC, Exela Technologies
SISA’s support during our first-ever third-party Data Protection Impact Assessment was instrumental. Their comprehensive documentation templates enabled a swift rollout of internal policies and procedures for privacy. The audit team was highly responsive, providing round-the-clock assistance and addressing all queries from initiation to closure, including timely reminders and meticulous tracking. Keep up the excellent work!
Aditya Mathur
Senior Manager - Information Security, Go Payments
