PCI DSS v4.0.1
We Guide You Towards PCI Compliance
The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is an international security standard for the security of credit card data. It sets mandatory requirements for companies that store, process, or transmit card data. The goal is to prevent data misuse and ensure secure payment transactions.
PCI Consulting
Practical. Personalized. Targeted.
The requirements of PCI DSS are extensive and often difficult for organizations to assess. We support you in achieving PCI compliance efficiently and with full transparency. Our experts combine over 20 years of audit experience with practical consulting and clearly show you where risks, gaps, and unnecessary effort may arise.
Whether you need to define the right scope, conduct a gap analysis, or address specific implementation questions, we guide you step by step and provide recommendations that are realistic, easy to understand, and directly actionable. This creates a solid foundation for your PCI DSS compliance—transparent and tailored to your payment environment.
PCI Audit
In-depth. Transparent. Scalable.
PCI audits are essential for systematically demonstrating the security of your payment data. We assess your environment against all relevant PCI standards and analyze not only formal compliance but also the technical resilience of your payment processes. We make risks, dependencies, and vulnerabilities clearly visible and provide actionable recommendations for sustainable improvements.
For companies operating multiple payment environments, locations, or standards, we develop and manage comprehensive audit programs. We consolidate processes, create transparency in complex environments, and coordinate audits across all areas so you can ensure compliance efficiently, consistently, and in the long term. With over 20 years of audit and security expertise, you receive reliable results that provide clear orientation and enable well‑founded decisions.
Your Path Towards Your PCI DSS Certification
Kick-Off
Introduction to PCI DSS. In the course of a PCI DSS Scope Workshop we determine with you the certification relevance of your business units and systems. Potential obvious deviations from PCI DSS are highlighted.
Preparation
Ready for the audit. During the PCI DSS Gap Analysis we check all certification-relevant IT systems, documentation and processes regarding their PCI DSS compliance. We document and discuss with you deviations and provide a catalog of measures to eliminate them. If required, you can also perform your Pentest and the PCI Security Scans directly with us.
Certification
Prepared for the Assessment. During the preparation phase, we finalize the Assessment scope together with you and specify the Assessment procedure in detail. The on-site Assessment is the formal process during which all processes, applications and systems that are in scope are reviewed by our certified assessor for compliance with PCI DSS. If required, we also conduct re-testing before preparing the final Report on Compliance.
Seal & Certificate
Your reward. After successful validation of your compliance, we will issue you a personalized PCI DSS Certificate and Seal of Approval.
Security Analysis for PCI DSS
With our team of experienced security analysts at usd HeroLab, we provide you with targeted support in implementing the required testing measures. Whether it's a pentest, ASV scan, or vulnerability scan of your systems, we cover all relevant analyses.
Our Experts
As one of the leading Qualified Security Assessors (QSA) in Central Europe, we consult and certify you in accordance with all Payment Card Industry security standards. Learn more about our team of experts.
PCI FAQ
Here you will find answers to your questions about the standard.
