PCI DSS
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard v4.0
PCI DSS is mandatory for organizations storing, processing or transmitting cardholder data. Our PCI team delivers v4.0 readiness for all SAQ types and merchant levels; the formal assessment, ROC and AOC are delivered through our PCI SSC-registered QSA partner, CyberSigma.
At a Glance
Version
v4.0
Requirements
12 + 300+
QSA Partner
CyberSigma
SAQ Types
A/B/C/D/ROC
PCI DSS
PCI DSS
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard v4.0
The Problem
If you touch card data, a single breach means fines, forced forensics, and losing the right to process payments. Most merchants fail their first assessment on scoping alone.
What We Do
- Scoping
- Gap Assessment
- Remediation
- SAQ/ROC
- AOC
What You Get
- Mandatory for payment processors
- QSA-partnered assessments (CyberSigma), all merchant levels
- PCI DSS v4.0.1 fully compliant
- Prevent costly data breach fines
- Enable Visa/MasterCard/Amex processing
- Reduce cardholder data exposure
- Required by payment processors/banks
- Comprehensive SAQ and ROC support
Why weeks, not months
AI-assisted evidence review, one client portal
Every PCI DSS engagement runs on the Praxis-Q compliance platform. You upload evidence per control, AI scores it against the requirement, and your auditor reviews in the same workflow — from scoping through to the issued, publicly verifiable certificate.
AI evidence scoring
Every upload is scored against the control before an auditor sees it — gaps surface in minutes, not at the review meeting.
One client portal
Scoping, evidence, auditor queries and status live in one place. No email chains, no spreadsheet trackers.
Auditor sign-off
Praxis-Q auditors review inside the same workflow, so review rounds shrink and the certificate issues sooner.
Why PCI DSS v4.0 Matters Now
PCI DSS v4.0 became mandatory in April 2024, introducing stricter MFA requirements, enhanced payment page controls, and customized compliance approaches. A single cardholder data breach triggers six-figure fines, mandatory forensics, and immediate payment processor suspension. Most first-time assessments fail on scoping alone—misconfiguration of your cardholder data environment (CDE) invalidates months of effort. Praxis-Q's QSA-partnered model ensures correct scope definition, reducing rework and accelerating your path to Attestation of Compliance (AOC).
Our Five-Step PCI DSS Assessment Process
We begin with precise cardholder data environment scoping, followed by comprehensive gap assessment against all 12 requirements. Remediation guidance covers technical controls (encryption, segmentation, intrusion detection) and procedural safeguards (access policies, incident response). Your SAQ or ROC—based on merchant level and card-handling complexity—is completed rigorously and submitted to our QSA partner CyberSigma for formal issuance. This structured approach compresses timelines while maintaining audit-grade documentation.
Global + India Delivery Model
Praxis-Q operates from India with global onshore and nearshore teams, enabling 15–20 business day fast-track assessments without compromising depth. Whether you're headquartered in the US, EU, APAC, or India, our compliance architects and technical specialists work across time zones to validate your controls, manage remediation sprints, and liaise with your QSA. This distributed model reduces costs while maintaining the expertise required for Level 1 and Level 2 merchant assessments.
PCI DSS Across All SAQ Types
SAQ-A for minimal card interaction, SAQ-B for standalone terminals, SAQ-C-VT for payment terminal companies, SAQ-D for full-service processors—we tailor scoping and controls validation to your specific payment architecture. Large enterprises requiring ROC (Report on Compliance) benefit from our proven assessment frameworks and QSA partnership, ensuring consistent, defensible findings that satisfy auditors and processors alike.
Compliance + Cybersecurity Integration
PCI DSS is not siloed. Praxis-Q integrates PCI controls with your broader security posture—network hardening, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and incident response. Our vCISO and SOC-as-a-Service offerings complement PCI readiness, creating a unified defense that satisfies both compliance audits and real-world threat scenarios. This holistic approach reduces control duplication and strengthens your overall security ROI.