8 steps to PCI DSS certification
PCI DSS is a set of requirements to ensure the security of cardholder data stored, transmitted and processed in company information infrastructures.
The main objective of the PCI DSS is to secure network infrastructure and protect cardholder data. This data is sought by malevolent intruders to steal money. That is why PCI DSS is focused on card data privacy.
The PCI DSS requirements apply to merchants, banks, various service providers, retail stores, call centers, payment gateways and other businesses and organizations which process, transmit and store cardholder data.
To obtain a PCI DSS certificate, you should follow these eight steps:
Questionnaire
You will first need to fill out a questionnaire to choose and evaluate the certification procedure. This will help our experts understand your specific needs as well as estimate the certification costs.
The result of the first step is selecting a PCI DSS certification procedure, the final price, phases and deadlines.
Contract
To be certified according to PCI DSS requirements, a contract must be signed between your company and IT Specialist.
Technical Analysis
Technical analysis includes many different activities. As a result, you receive a detailed report. This report contains a list of nonconformities with the PCI DSS requirements. The report will also provide recommendations on how to eliminate them.
Elimination of nonconformities
Elimination of all nonconformities mentioned in the report.
This should be done in close cooperation with experts from our company and yours. A flexible schedule of mutual cooperation will be developed to facilitate this phase.
Certification audit
Based on the results of this audit, your company receives a detailed report in electronic form and a certificate of compliance with all the PCI DSS requirements.
Payment
Official issuance of your PCI DSS certificate by an authorized auditor.
Certificate
You receive a hard copy of your PCI DSS compliance certificate with rubber stamps and wet signatures.
Continued validity
Your PCI DSS certificate will be valid for 12 months. After 10 months, i.e. 2 months before the expiration date, you need to contact us to renew your PCI DSS certificate for the next year. The renewal procedure is simplified and the cost of services is reduced.