PCI Compliance Services
Globally recognized framework designed to protect payment account and cardholder data.
Work directly with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) to achieve PCI compliance
GraVoc’s PCI compliance services focus on the assessment, remediation, and certification of your information assets and network security. Our Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) help organizations navigate PCI DSS requirements, conduct assessments, complete SAQs, and complete Report on Compliance (ROC) engagements.
Drawing from over 20 years of cybersecurity experience, we review your payment environment and deliver a tailored PCI compliance strategy.
GraVoc’s PCI compliance services
Strengthen your PCI posture
PCI DSS Consulting & Gap Analysis
Our expert consultants can perform a thorough PCI DSS gap analysis to identify areas of non-compliance with the framework’s requirements.
As your trusted compliance partner, we review your cardholder environment, firewall configuration, passwords, audit logs, data retention policies, data encryption, and other security infrastructure components against PCI DSS requirements. At the end, we provide you with a detailed report that includes our findings and recommendations for remediation of any gaps and weaknesses.
Complete your SAQ confidently
PCI SAQ Consulting
Besides performing a thorough gap analysis, our certified QSAs can also assist your business with completing the required PCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and provide documentation to demonstrate compliance.
Validate PCI compliance
PCI RoC Audit
Our QSAs are certified by the PCI SSC to conduct a detailed audit of your security programs to assess and report on your business’ compliance with PCI DSS requirements. This includes an on-site assessment of your physical access controls to protect cardholder data.
Streamlined compliance documentation
PCI Documentation
Our team can assist your business with completing documentation for PCI DSS compliance requirements, such as a PCI Written Information Security Program (WISP) and Incident Response Plan (IRP).
Reduce security risks
PCI Risk Assessment
GraVoc can perform annual risk assessments of your business’ processes and technology as required by PCI DSS requirements. During this review, our cybersecurity team can identify and mitigate any security gaps in how you store and transmit cardholder data.
Test your defenses
PCI Internal & External Penetration Testing
Using advanced tools and technologies, our skilled team can perform thorough internal and external penetration testing of your cardholder data environment (CDE) as defined by the PCI DSS requirements.
Benefits of our PCI compliance services
Our PCI DSS compliance and expert support improve data security, reduce breach risks, and ensure accurate documentation.
Accelerate and simplify PCI compliance with expert assistance from our certified QSAs.
Align with industry security standards.
Avoid heavy costs of non-compliance.
Maximize protection of your cardholder data against breaches by eliminating security gaps.
Featured Testimonial
iPublish Media Solutions powers self-serve advertising platforms for newspapers, serving over 700 websites and newspaper groups across the U.S.
Since 2015, GraVoc has partnered with iPublish annually to complete their SAQ-D, establish a written information security program (WISP), and strengthen security procedures across their systems.
"GraVoc has helped us complete a satisfactory SAQ-D. All proper security measures suggested by GraVoc have been implemented, and all of our systems are significantly more secure due to the implemented procedures recommended by GraVoc."
Andrew Zimmon, CEO, iPublish Media Solutions
PCI compliance FAQ
What is PCI DSS?
The PCI DSS is a globally recognized framework of technical and operational security requirements developed to protect the confidentiality and integrity of payment account data.
The Standard is maintained by the PCI SSC and global payment industry stakeholders, such as American Express, Mastercard, and Visa. The framework was designed in response to increasing credit card fraud in the face of rising eCommerce and cashless transactions.
Who needs PCI compliance?
PCI DSS compliance requirements apply to all merchants and service providers – small or large – that store, process, and transmit cardholder data, such as expiration date and primary account number, as well as sensitive authentication information, such as card verification codes or PINs.
If a business outsources payment operations to a third-party service provider, it remains responsible for ensuring that the data is protected as per PCI DSS guidelines.
PCI compliance resources
PCI compliance requirements can be confusing, especially when determining which validation method applies to your business. Explore these educational resources to better understand PCI DSS requirements, SAQs, ROC, and common compliance mistakes.
What are the PCI non-compliance penalties & fees?
PCI DSS compliance is not legally mandated. However, it is often a contractual obligation issued by card brands or acquiring banks. In the event of a breach or card fraud, payment processors and card companies can levy thousands of dollars in penalties on merchants that fail to establish PCI compliance.
What is the difference between PCI SAQ and RoC?
An SAQ is a self-assessment questionnaire that you can fill out to showcase PCI compliance. Based on your merchant environment, you can choose the relevant SAQ. For instance, SAQ-D is designed for service providers.
A RoC, on the other hand, requires a more detailed assessment and documentation by a certified QSA, such as our team at GraVoc. Whether you need an SAQ or RoC usually depends on your business’ volume of card transactions or requirements issued by your acquiring bank and other stakeholders.
How to prove PCI DSS compliance?
A signed Attestation of Compliance (AOC) that demonstrates the results of your PCI DSS assessment serves as proof of your company’s PCI compliance, along with the required SAQ or RoC.
Does GraVoc have a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) on staff?
Yes, GraVoc has two Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) who help organizations assess PCI DSS requirements, complete an SAQ or ROC, and validate compliance.
10+
Information Security Certificates
Certified experts
At GraVoc, one of our core values is Adapt. We embrace this by continually advancing our knowledge and staying ahead of emerging technologies, threats, and solutions through ongoing education and certification. With over 40 certificates spanning security and technology, our proven expertise helps strengthen and protect your organization.
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