PCI Compliance Support

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What is PCI Compliance?

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is designed to protect payment information from fraud and data breaches. It was developed by the likes of VISA, MasterCard, and American Express in order to standardize and strengthen payment security.

With cyber threats constantly evolving, credit card fraud is a major concern for businesses and consumers alike. A single data breach can expose thousands (or even millions) of customer records, leading to financial losses, legal troubles, and damage to a company’s reputation. PCI DSS sets a clear framework for securing payment environments, from encrypting transactions to ensuring firewalls and access controls are in place. By following these security best practices, businesses not only protect their customers but also reduce their own liability in the event of an attack.

For companies, staying PCI compliant isn’t optional — it’s a necessity. Failure to comply can result in hefty fines, increased transaction fees, and even the loss of the ability to process credit card payments altogether. 

Why PCI Compliance Support Matters

A failure to meet PCI compliance can be catastrophic for any business that relies upon credit card transactions from customers.

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Financial penalties

Non-compliant businesses may face hefty fines from payment processors and credit card brands.
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Data breaches

Hackers target businesses that don’t follow security best practices, putting your customers’ sensitive data at risk.
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Legal troubles

A security breach could lead to lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny, and major damage to your reputation.

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Loss of payment privileges

If you don’t comply, your payment processor could suspend or terminate your ability to accept credit cards.

Our PCI Compliance Process

Our PCI compliance support services are designed to make achieving and maintaining compliance as painless as possible. We can provide you with:

  • Secure networks to protect payment data
  • Data encryption solutions to protect cardholder information
  • Antivirus software to secure your systems and applications
  • Solutions to track and log access to payment systems
  • Security policies, including employee training

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From Our Blog 

Making Sense of PCI Compliance

 

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is designed to protect payment information from fraud and data breaches.

It was created by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), which includes big names like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. The goal? To standardize and strengthen payment security across all businesses that handle credit card transactions.

With all those names and acronyms out of the way, here’s why you should care: If your business accepts credit card payments — online, in-person, even over the phone — you absolutely must maintain PCI DSS compliance. A failure to do so has serious consequences, including:

• Data Breaches – Hackers target businesses that don’t follow security best practices, putting your customers’ sensitive data at risk.

• Financial Penalties – Non-compliant businesses may face hefty fines from payment processors and credit card brands.

• Legal Troubles – A security breach could lead to lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny, and major damage to your reputation.

• Loss of Payment Processing Privileges – If you don’t comply, your payment processor could suspend or terminate your ability to accept credit cards.

In short: By staying compliant, you protect your customers, your business, and your bottom line —it’s that simple.

 

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FAQs

What is PCI Compliance?

PCI compliance refers to adherence to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)—a set of security standards designed to protect cardholder data. If your business processes, stores, or transmits credit card information, you are required to comply.

Why is PCI compliance important?

Failing to comply with PCI DSS can result in:

  • Fines and penalties from credit card companies
  • Loss of merchant privileges
  • Security breaches leading to stolen customer data
  • Reputational damage and loss of trust
What are the PCI compliance levels?

PCI DSS defines four levels based on the number of transactions you process annually. Your level determines the validation requirements (e.g., self-assessment vs. on-site audit).

  • Level 1: Over 6 million transactions/year
  • Level 2: 1–6 million transactions/year
  • Level 3: 20,000–1 million e-commerce transactions/year
  • Level 4: Fewer than 20,000 e-commerce or up to 1 million other transactions/year
How can Managed IT Services Providers help with PCI compliance?

Managed IT Services Providers can offer end-to-end support to help your organization achieve and maintain PCI compliance, including:

  • PCI Readiness Assessments: Identify current gaps in your infrastructure, policies, and processes
  • Network & Endpoint Security: Deploy firewalls, antivirus, encryption, and segmentation tools
  • Vulnerability Management: Regular scans, patching, and system updates
  • Policy & Documentation Support: Help with required policies, procedures, and logs
  • Audit Prep & SAQ Assistance: Guide you through self-assessment questionnaires (SAQs) and prepare you for audits if needed