Introduction to PCI DSS: What You Need to Know

by KirkpatrickPrice / December 19, 2022

This exclusive video series, PCI Demystified, was developed to assist your organization in understanding what the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is, who it applies to, what the specific requirements are, and what your organizations needs to know and do to become compliant. Why was PCI DSS developed? The PCI Security Standards Council is a third-party organization that was developed for the sole purpose of managing the security of…

Mastering the PCI Audit Process Utilizing the Online Audit Manager Approach

by Sarah Harvey / February 5, 2024

It’s no secret that the PCI Data Security Standard is one of the most robust information security standards that exists. With approximately 400 controls, understanding all of the ins and outs of the standard can cause quite the headache without the proper resources and expertise. When selecting a third party Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) to perform your PCI audit, we recommend choosing an auditor that can help with readiness as…

How Do I Become Compliant with PCI?

by Sarah Harvey / April 12, 2023

Becoming PCI Compliant for the first time can be an overwhelming undertaking if you are unsure of where to start. With approximately 394 controls, this comprehensive data security standard can be a large undertaking that is best tackled with expert assistance. The first step towards achieving PCI compliance is to have a Gap Analysis performed by a PCI expert. Working with a PCI expert will help you to understand all…

What is PCI and DSS Compliance?

by Sarah Harvey / April 12, 2023

What is PCI and DSS Compliance? This is a question KirkpatrickPrice, as a PCI QSA, is frequently asked. Let’s start with what it stands for. PCI stands for the Payment Card Industry. When we talk about compliance, we’re talking about the PCI DSS, or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. The PCI DSS originated from efforts by major credit card brands (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB) to encourage…