PCI DSS Assessment
With a PCI DSS assessment you can confirm payment data storage and transfer is fully compliant with the standard.
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What is a PCI DSS Assessment?
The PCI DSS framework defines the way in which customer payment card data is processed, transmitted and stored. Compliance with the standard protects your customers and you against fraud, chargebacks and significant financial penalties imposed by card issuers.
A PCI DSS assessment tests the various touchpoints in your payment workflow to ensure security provisions are working correctly. From the physical card payment terminal at the checkout to the way in which sensitive data is stripped from transaction details before storage, every factor is assessed in depth.
Why do I need a PCI DSS Assessment?
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To demonstrate PCI DSS compliance
In order to achieve PCI DSS compliance, your business must maintain a cardholder data environment (CDE) that meets the specified standard. A PCI DSS assessment from Wavenet independently confirms that your systems comply with all six categories specified in the standard.
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To maintain PCI DSS compliance
PCI DSS compliance is an ongoing effort – the standard calls for regular testing to confirm safeguards are still adequate. Organising an annual compliance assessment with Wavenet provides evidence that your business is actively working to maintain compliance.
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To test security safeguards
Having security technology in place is the first step towards PCI DSS compliance – but can these safeguards be trusted? Every assessment performed by Wavenet tests your systems to ensure they are providing sufficient protection for the payment data you process.
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To maintain your brand reputation
Security breaches are costly and embarrassing – customers actively avoid brands that have been breached. A PCI DSS assessment offers proof that your business takes security seriously, and is determined to protect its customers against fraud.
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To refine your incidence response plan
Routine testing of your security systems – including those protecting payment data – is an important aspect of your planning. Routine PCI DSS assessments will help to refine your incident response processes.
Our Approach
Complete CDE audit
The PCI DSS standard specifies six categories where your business must demonstrate suitably strong protections. Wavenet consultants will test every aspect of your cardholder data environment (CDE) to ensure it meets expectations and properly protects the payment card data you have been entrusted with.
Penetration testing
To ensure your security provisions are operating correctly, Wavenet consultant will carry out a range of penetration tests. These will test every point of the payment processing network, identifying vulnerabilities that require urgent attention.
Strategic planning
As your IT environment evolves, the risk of introducing new security breaches increases. Routine PCI DSS assessments ensure that these issues are identified and addressed before they can be exploited.
Cyber attack response
In the event that your CDE is compromised, our consultants are on hand to help mitigate the damage. Our PCI DSS trained engineers will help you regain control of the situation, restore operations and carry out any additional audits and remedial activities as required.
The Industry Average
Other approaches we've witnessed have included convoluted steps and commonly ends with incorrect information being handed to the consultant assigned to the engagement.
The Wavenet Way
Our approach to security involves a qualified security consultant through the entire process to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency.
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