Steps to a Successful PCI DSS Audit
Companies and service providers that handle credit card data are required to comply with the PCI DSS security framework, which consists of 12 requirements and 281 directives. When a business undergoes its yearly ROC audit, it can face severe penalties from credit card brands if it fails. To avoid this, it’s crucial to approach the audit as a preparation process rather than a pass or fail test. Businesses should start by conducting gap assessments and remediation efforts early in the year to ensure they are fully prepared for the audit. 1. Define Your scope. The key to ensuring a successful PCI DSS assessment is accurately defining your scope prior to beginning any assessment project, since any mistake could derail its entirety. In general, any system that processes cardholder data falls within the scope of PCI DSS standards and must comply. This includes systems that store, process, or transmit cardholder data as well as sensitive authentication data, in addition to people, processes, or locations…
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