What is PCI DSS?

Definition

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of rules that ensure online credit card transactions are protected & safe from hackers. These rules apply to every business that processes, stores, or transmits credit card information over the internet. It was developed in 2004 by a group of payment card issuers (American Express, Visa, Discover, JCB, and MasterCard) to reduce risks related to Payment card fraud and hacking.

What is PCI DSS Level 1?

PCI DSS Level 1

PCI DSS Level 1 is the highest level of certification for payment processors, requiring rigorous security measures and annual audits. It is mandated for businesses that process over six million card transactions annually. PCI DSS Level 1 ensures that your payment systems are protected against breaches, fraud, and other cybersecurity threats, giving your customers confidence in the security of their transactions.

6M+ transactions/year

1-6M transactions/year

20K-1M transactions/year

<20K transactions/year

What are the PCI DSS Level 1 requirements

  1. Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder’s data.
  2. Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters

  1. Protect stored cardholder’s data.
  2. Encrypt transmission of cardholder’s data across open, public networks

  1. Protect all systems against malware and regularly update anti-virus software or programs.
  2. Develop and maintain secure systems and applications.

  1. Restrict access to cardholder’s data by business needs.
  2. Identify and authenticate access to the system’s components.
  3. Restrict physical access to cardholder’s data.

  1. Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder’s data.
  2. Regularly test systems and processes of security.

  1. Maintain a policy that addresses information security for all personnel.

What Daam Al Arabia can do for you

Earning PCI DSS Level 1 Certification

Want to learn more about earning your PCI DSS Level 1 Certification? Contact one of PCI DSS experts today.

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Security Assessments

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of your payment systems to identify potential security gaps and ensure alignment with PCI DSS Level 1 requirements.

Vulnerability, Internal, and External Scans

Perform thorough vulnerability scans to detect and mitigate potential threats that could compromise your payment infrastructure.

Penetration Tests

Execute advanced penetration tests to simulate potential attacks, assessing the effectiveness of your security measures and identifying areas for improvement.

We conduct a thorough assessment of your current payment processing systems to identify any gaps or vulnerabilities in relation to PCI DSS Level 1 requirements. This includes reviewing your network architecture, data flow, and existing security measures.

Our team performs comprehensive vulnerability scans to identify potential weaknesses in your systems. These scans help ensure that all areas are secure against known threats and vulnerabilities.

We simulate real-world attacks on your payment systems through rigorous penetration testing. This proactive approach assesses the effectiveness of your security measures and uncovers any exploitable vulnerabilities.

We assist in creating and organizing all necessary compliance documentation required for PCI DSS Level 1. Additionally, we prepare your organization for annual audits, ensuring that all processes are well-documented and ready for review.

Our PCI DSS Level 1 Services

Earn your PCI DSS Level 1 certification and start your path towards secure payment processing. Contact one of our PCI DSS experts today.

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