Stay Secure in 2025 with PCI DSS Certification
Global businessesare being dominated by digital payments, and companies must keep their payment structure safe and secure. Following accepted security practices, such as PCI DSS certification, to safeguard sensitive cardholder information is essential in the face of increasing cyber threats and breaches today.
But what does PCI DSS compliance mean, and how can your business adhere to it, particularly in 2025 when new regulations change? Let’s get to it…
What is PCI DSS Certification?
What is PCIDSS Certification, and What is its Necessity? PCI DSS certification is a validation that an organization complies with the set of policies for protecting cardholder data defined by the PCI Security Standards Council.
PCI DSS v4.0 isaround the corner As PCI DSS v4. 0, as of April 1, 2025, is forcing organizations to get their infrastructure in line with the new framework. The 12 core PCI DSS validation requirements remain intact, with version 4.0 adding 64 new sub-requirements. Here, key themes include enhanced authentication protocols, stricter encryption standards, and vulnerability management.
Benefits of achieving PCI DSS Certification
Achieving PCI DSS certification offers several advantages for business houses, which are-
- Enhanced Security Posture with strong security controls to reduce the risk of data breaches and fraud.
- Regulatory Compliance with industry standards potentially reduces liability in the event of a security incident.
- Customer Trust, with assured commitment to protect their payment information, brings trust and loyalty.
Steps to achieve PCI DSS certification
Identifying all systems and processes that handle cardholder data is necessary to determine the scope of the business’s Cardholder Data Environment (CDE).
- Understanding applicability and PCI DSS requirements and compliance level within the systems of the businesses.
- Implementing necessary controls to address any gaps in required security controls, such as multi-factor authentication and encryption.
- Conducting a PCI DSS audit by a Qualified Security Assessor to perform an assessment and validate compliance through a Report on Compliance, depending on the compliance level.
- Establishing ongoing processes for monitoring, reviewing, and updating security measures to ensure continuous compliance with PCI DSS certification.
Critical Updates in PCI DSS v4.0…
Requirement 8.4.2 states that multi-factor authentication must be in place to access the CDE, not just remote access, but “all non-console administrative access” to the CDE.
Requirement 3.5.1.2 removes the allowance of encrypting primary account numbers at the disk level now(insufficient anymore); but field-level encryption is the method to get protection on data.
Internal vulnerability scans shall be performed for requirement 11.3.1.2 using authenticated scanning, which provides a more in-depth look at system vulnerabilities
How does Global Quality Services help in PCI DSS Certification?
GQS provides complete support while initiating the activity with the proper understanding of the environment holding cardholders’ data, network design, and security tracking activity, and generates a gap analysis against the PCI DSS standards. GQS then formulates an appropriate remediation plan based on this evaluation, addressing particular weaknesses and including recommendations for improvements to satisfy the compliance.
Navigating the complexities of PCI DSS certification requires a thorough understanding of the updated standards, and with a strong background in ISO consultancy, grab your chance to get assistance from GQS’s extended expertise in the realm ofpayment and security.
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