14.05.2026

IT Specialist has joined the number of organizations that have received the status of PCI SSF (Software Security Framework) auditors. Today, there are only a few dozen such companies in the world.
The auditor status confirms a high level of expertise in secure software development for payment systems, banks, and international digital services. Businesses receive not only certification but also access to verified methods of software security assessment and compliance with modern cybersecurity requirements.

Software vulnerabilities as a key risk for digital business

Modern cyber threats in software code have become the main vector of attacks. They are the basis of most modern cyber incidents.
For business, this means specific risks:● financial losses;● threats of payment data leakage;● reputational losses due to a decrease in the trust of customers and partners;● difficulties with passing international audits and complying with standards.
Approaches to security are changing. They must be integrated into the development process, not implemented after the product release.

PCI SSF: a new standard of secure development

PCI SSF (PCI Security Standards Council Software Security Framework) includes 2 main standards:
1. PCI Secure Software Lifecycle (PCI SLC) defines requirements for secure software development. They cover all stages: from threat analysis and architecture design to testing, release, and monitoring. Such a systematic approach integrates security at every stage of product creation.
2. PCI Secure Software Standard (PCI SSS) focuses on software and confirms that the company has no critical vulnerabilities, payment data is processed securely, and the system is protected from common attacks. Both standards ensure process control and confirm the quality of the final product.

For whom is PCI SSF certification critically important?

PCI SLC certification and compliance with the PCI Secure Software Standard are necessary for companies that:● process payment data or work with financial systems;● cooperate with international partners;● seek to comply with the requirements of PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.
The presence of such certifications confirms the maturity of information security processes, simplifies entry into global markets, and increases trust in the company as a reliable technology partner.

IT Specialist opens new opportunities thanks to PCI SSF

Anatolii Zhuravlov, Deputy Director for Technological Audit and Certification of Payment and Banking Systems at IT Specialist, notes the change in the market approach to software security:
“Software security today is not an additional option but a basic market requirement. PCI SLC allows companies to systematically build secure development, while the PCI Secure Software Standard allows them to prove the security of the product itself. Together, this forms a new level of trust in technology.”
Receiving the status of PCI SSF auditor opens new opportunities for IT Specialist in cooperation with Ukrainian and international businesses. This indicates the maturity of the market. Companies are increasingly moving from reacting to problems to preventing them, taking risks into account already at the stage of product creation.

Cyber resilience as a strategic requirement of modern business

Digital resilience is the key to scaling a company and entering international markets. Compliance with recognized security standards not only protects your product but also increases partner trust and simplifies access to new opportunities. Delaying certification is not only a technical risk but also a loss of opportunities to scale.
The IT Specialist team will help turn complex security requirements into a clear and manageable action plan. Our specialists support clients at all stages, from conducting audits and penetration testing to implementing infrastructure solutions tailored to your business needs.
Do not wait until vulnerabilities become critical. Start your path to cyber resilience today — send a request for a PCI SSF audit consultation and focus on product development!
IT Specialist — secure integration into the future.