{"id":1954,"date":"2026-05-17T23:28:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T23:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platforms.worldpay-bsh.securedataplatform.com\/en\/?p=1954"},"modified":"2026-06-10T01:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T01:07:00","slug":"pcidss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platforms.worldpay-bsh.securedataplatform.com\/en\/blog\/pcidss\/","title":{"rendered":"What is PCI DSS"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"blog-contents-block py-12 lg:py-24\" x-data=\"blogContents('why-you-need-payment-security-standards', [&quot;why-you-need-payment-security-standards&quot;,&quot;do-i-need-to-comply-with-the-pci-dss&quot;,&quot;what-are-the-penalties-for-non-compliance&quot;,&quot;how-to-become-pci-dss-compliant&quot;,&quot;what-are-the-12-pci-dss-compliance-requirements&quot;,&quot;ensure-pci-dss-compliance-with-payrix&quot;])\">\n    <div class=\"container relative\">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap -mt-8 lg:-mx-4\">\n            <div class=\"order-1 w-full mt-8 lg:px-4 lg:flex-1 lg:order-0\">\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a software company developing cutting-edge solutions or a merchant handling customer transactions, safeguarding sensitive credit card information is critical. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcisecuritystandards.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)<\/a>\u00a0is the cornerstone of protecting payment data, serving as a comprehensive set of security standards applicable to businesses of all sizes. Compliance with the PCI DSS is mandatory for any organization that handles debit and credit card information. Let\u2019s start with an overview of the PCI DSS and the steps to take to achieve and maintain full compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-0\" id=\"why-you-need-payment-security-standards\">Why you need payment security standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before transactions and information sharing moved online, companies would store their files physically in filing cabinets. To keep these files secure, they would be stored under lock and key, and only certain people could access certain files. Other physical paper trails included a log of who accessed the files and when, and who may have a file checked out for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, with information online, it can be more difficult to protect sensitive information and know exactly who has access to it. Even if you have security protocols in place, along with systems from third-party vendors, it doesn\u2019t mean cardholder data is automatically protected. In short, there are more risks and attack vectors when information is stored online, so you need to take steps to ensure you protect sensitive data and fully comply with the PCI DSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-0\" id=\"do-i-need-to-comply-with-the-pci-dss\">Do I need to comply with the PCI DSS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your company accepts debit or credit card payments, you must comply with the PCI DSS. Your specific compliance requirements will depend on your company\u2019s annual transaction volume. While each of the five payment card brands have their own compliance requirements, they are generally&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itgovernance.eu\/blog\/en\/a-guide-to-the-4-pci-dss-compliance-levels#:~:text=Level%201%3A%20Merchants%20that%20process,fewer%20than%2020%2C000%20transactions%20annually.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">split across four levels<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-coral-tickbox\">\n<li>Level 1: Merchants that process over 6 million card transactions annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level 2: Merchants that process 1 to 6 million transactions annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level 3: Merchants that process 20,000 to 1 million transactions annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level 4: Merchants that process fewer than 20,000 transactions annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-0\" id=\"what-are-the-penalties-for-non-compliance\">What are the penalties for non-compliance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The penalties for PCI non-compliance are steep. Not only can a breach damage your company\u2019s reputation, but there are financial consequences too, with the acquiring banks and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) imposing penalties. Fines issued by the acquiring banks can range from<a href=\"https:\/\/financial.ucsc.edu\/pages\/security_penalties.aspx#:~:text=Fines%20can%20be%20levied%20by,on%20alert%20for%20fraudulent%20charges.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;$5,000 to $100,000 per month<\/a>&nbsp;for every month of non-compliance. Further, fines of up to $500,000 can be issued for each security breach. In the event of a breach, the company is also required to contact every customer whose details were compromised, adding to the administrative burden and costs of non-compliance. Under the GDPR, administrative fines of up to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=szVmMxWORBc&amp;ab_channel=ITGovernanceLtd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;EUR20 million or 4 percent<\/a>&nbsp;of annual global turnover (whichever is greater) can apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-0\" id=\"how-to-become-pci-dss-compliant\">How to become PCI DSS compliant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure your company is PCI compliant, the first thing you need to do is determine your compliance level and whether you need to submit a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itgovernance.eu\/blog\/en\/a-guide-to-the-4-pci-dss-compliance-levels#:~:text=Level%201%3A%20Merchants%20that%20process,fewer%20than%2020%2C000%20transactions%20annually.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-assessment questionnaire<\/a>&nbsp;(SAQ), and, if so, which one. You may also need to complete and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcidssguide.com\/pci-compliance-reports-what-do-saq-aoc-and-roc-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report on Compliance<\/a>&nbsp;(RoC). There are several SAQ types with differing requirements based on your merchant level. The more detailed SAQs require internal and external vulnerability scans and regular penetration testing. An SAQ can be completed internally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, an RoC must be completed externally by a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcidssguide.com\/pci-compliance-reports-what-do-saq-aoc-and-roc-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PCI Qualified Security Assessor<\/a>&nbsp;(QSA). Once the requirements are satisfied, the QSA will issue a formal report to the PCI Security Standards Council. This report will attest that your company fully complies with the PCI DSS requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start with the PCI DSS, a gap analysis can help you determine your company\u2019s current compliance levels and what must be done to fully comply. Your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=szVmMxWORBc&amp;ab_channel=ITGovernanceLtd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PCI DSS gap analysis<\/a>&nbsp;should include a detailed review of all compliance activities. These activities include on-site interviews with key staff, assessment of in-scope system components and configurations, a physical and logical data flow analysis and identification and analysis of out-of-scope components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-0\" id=\"what-are-the-12-pci-dss-compliance-requirements\">What are the 12 PCI DSS compliance requirements?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 12 requirements under the PCI DSS. These are organized into six control objectives as outlined below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Control objective<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Requirement\/s<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build and maintain a secure network<\/td><td>Install and maintain firewalls to protect cardholder data&nbsp;Don\u2019t use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protect cardholder data<\/td><td>Protect stored cardholder data&nbsp;Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maintain a vulnerability management program<\/td><td>Use and regularly update anti-virus software or programs&nbsp;Develop and maintain secure systems and applications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implement strong access control measures<\/td><td>Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know&nbsp;Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access&nbsp;Restrict physical access to cardholder data<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regularly monitor and test networks<\/td><td>Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data&nbsp;Regularly test security systems and processes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maintain an information security policy<\/td><td>Maintain a policy that addresses information security for employees and contractors<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcidssguide.com\/pci-dss-control-objectives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PCI DSS Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-0\" id=\"ensure-pci-dss-compliance-with-payrix\">Ensure PCI DSS compliance <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Protecting cardholder data is a critical component of maintaining strong information security systems in your company. And it doesn\u2019t matter what size your organization is as any company that accepts debit or credit card payments must comply with the PCI DSS. A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/platforms.worldpay-bsh.securedataplatform.com\/en\/get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full-service payments partner<\/a>&nbsp;will help you determine your level of compliance and ensure you establish and maintain the required infrastructure to achieve full PCI compliance now and into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/platforms.worldpay-bsh.securedataplatform.com\/blog\/beyond-the-basics-understanding-the-significance-of-pci-attestation-of-compliance-aoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PCI compliance, particularly understanding how to complete and submit a PCI Attestation of Compliance (AoC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full mt-8 lg:px-4 lg:max-w-96 lg:order-1\">\n                <div class=\"w-full lg:sticky lg:top-36\">\n                                                                <div class=\"w-full p-6 bg-purple-200 rounded-lg\">\n       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                   :class=\"tab === 'do-i-need-to-comply-with-the-pci-dss' ?\n                                                'bg-purple h-[3px]' :\n                                                'bg-grey'\">\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"relative flex w-full py-4 !no-underline\" href=\"#what-are-the-penalties-for-non-compliance\"\n                                        x-on:click.prevent=\"changeTab('what-are-the-penalties-for-non-compliance')\">\n                                        <span\n                                            class=\"mr-4\">03\n                                        <\/span>\n                                        What are the penalties for non-compliance?\n                                        <span\n                                            class=\"absolute bottom-0 transition-all duration-300 left-0 w-full h-[1px] bg-grey\"\n                                            :class=\"tab === 'what-are-the-penalties-for-non-compliance' ?\n                                                'bg-purple h-[3px]' :\n                                                'bg-grey'\">\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"relative flex w-full py-4 !no-underline\" href=\"#how-to-become-pci-dss-compliant\"\n                                        x-on:click.prevent=\"changeTab('how-to-become-pci-dss-compliant')\">\n                                        <span\n                                            class=\"mr-4\">04\n                                        <\/span>\n                                        How to become PCI DSS compliant\n                                        <span\n                                            class=\"absolute bottom-0 transition-all duration-300 left-0 w-full h-[1px] bg-grey\"\n                                            :class=\"tab === 'how-to-become-pci-dss-compliant' ?\n                                                'bg-purple h-[3px]' :\n                                                'bg-grey'\">\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"relative flex w-full py-4 !no-underline\" href=\"#what-are-the-12-pci-dss-compliance-requirements\"\n                                        x-on:click.prevent=\"changeTab('what-are-the-12-pci-dss-compliance-requirements')\">\n                                        <span\n                                            class=\"mr-4\">05\n                                        <\/span>\n                                        What are the 12 PCI DSS compliance requirements?\n                                        <span\n                                            class=\"absolute bottom-0 transition-all duration-300 left-0 w-full h-[1px] bg-grey\"\n                                            :class=\"tab === 'what-are-the-12-pci-dss-compliance-requirements' ?\n                                                'bg-purple h-[3px]' :\n                                                'bg-grey'\">\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"relative flex w-full py-4 !no-underline\" href=\"#ensure-pci-dss-compliance-with-payrix\"\n                                        x-on:click.prevent=\"changeTab('ensure-pci-dss-compliance-with-payrix')\">\n                                        <span\n                                            class=\"mr-4\">06\n                                        <\/span>\n                                        Ensure PCI DSS compliance\u00a0\n                                       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