IT Services for Streamlined Cybersecurity Operations
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a global security standard that plays a crucial role in cybersecurity, ensuring that all organizations storing, processing, or transmitting credit card information maintain a secure environment. This standard consists of 12 key requirements that address network security, protection of cardholder data, vulnerability management, access controls, monitoring, and the establishment of security policies. Compliance with PCI DSS not only helps businesses protect customer payment data and reduce fraud risks but also fosters trust in their payment processes. Organizations frequently collaborate with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) to validate their adherence to these standards and achieve certification, which aligns with ISO standards such as ISO 27001. PGAR IT Services is actively partnered with EMH Group in Melbourne and Botech to deliver QSA certification services in the APAC region, focusing on efficient IT solutions for businesses. The primary final deliverable is the Report on Compliance (RoC) or the relevant Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), which documents the organization's PCI DSS compliance status. Typical timelines for a full PCI DSS assessment engagement span 3 to 4 weeks for onsite and post-onsite assessment activities, with additional time required beforehand for scoping, contract sign-off, and preparation.
