THE KEY TO PAYMENT SECURITY
PCI DSS is an international security standard designed to protect businesses secure their payment systems against data breaches and theft.
Achieving PCI DSS certification not only strengthens system security but also enhances an organization’s credibility and builds customer trust.
Websites and retailer applications that integrate credit or debit card payments must comply with PCI DSS to protect customer data and prevent risks such as hacking and data breaches.
Payment Solution Providers (e.g., payment gateways, e-wallets, POS systems) that process, transmit, or store cardholder data are required to achieve PCI DSS certification as mandated by international card schemes.
Issuing and acquiring banks, as well as payment processing centers, must maintain ongoing PCI DSS compliance to ensure transaction security and uphold their reputation.
Register for a PCI DSS assessment with SQC Certification to receive the most professional service.
PCI DSS certification provided by SQC Certification Vietnam is internationally recognized through the PCI Security Standards Council.
Organizations working with SQC Certification Vietnam will receive:
During the initial survey phase, an assessment is conducted covering infrastructure, personnel, IT systems, as well as policies and documentation. This step identifies all systems, processes, and technologies involved in the storage, processing, and transmission of cardholder data.
The output of this phase is a Scoping Report.
Analyze the gap between the current system and PCI DSS requirements.
This phase is typically conducted by an independent consulting organization or a dedicated internal team.
The organization implements remediation actions based on recommendations, such as updating software, configuring firewalls, encrypting data, managing access controls, etc.
Depending on the Merchant Level, the organization will:
The assessment covers areas such as network systems, data storage, access controls, physical security, etc.
Once the assessment is successfully completed, the organization submits the required documentation:
If authorized, the certification body will issue a PCI DSS certificate, valid for one year.
PCI DSS requires periodic monitoring and annual reassessment to ensure systems continuously meet updated security standards.
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PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a stringent set of security requirements managed by the PCI Security Standards Council to protect cardholder data (including: Visa Inc, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB Co., Ltd)
Any organization that processes, stores, or transmits payment card data—including retailers, payment gateways, banks, and third-party service providers—must comply with PCI DSS, regardless of size.
It is not a legal requirement, but it is contractually mandatory for businesses that accept card payments. Non-compliance may result in fines, loss of card acceptance privileges, or serious reputational damage.
The current version is PCI DSS v4.0 (released in March 2022, replacing v3.2.1), with a transition period through March 2025. Organizations are required to update their systems to comply with the new requirements.
PCI DSS consists of 12 core requirements grouped into 6 security objectives, including:
Depending on the annual transaction volume, organizations are classified into four levels (Level 1 to Level 4), each with different compliance requirements. For example:
The key steps include:
Yes. Compliance must be maintained and reviewed annually, either through self-assessment or assessment by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), depending on the level.
Organizations may:
Yes. Sensitive data such as the PAN (Primary Account Number) and authentication data must be encrypted during transmission and storage. Encryption should follow industry standards such as AES, RSA, etc.
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