PCI DSS

List of PCI DSS Controls (Updated 2025)

Getting your PCI DSS ducks in a row requires a good understanding of the compliance requirements, their relevance in your business environment, and the controls that can help you bolster the protection of cardholder data. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is designed to protect the entire payment card value chain and,…

What is PCI DSS Network Segmentation? (Quick Guide)

With cybersecurity threats becoming ubiquitous, network segmentation makes for an effective way for cloud-hosted companies that processes payment card data to secure access to sensitive cardholders’ data. While the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) doesn’t mandate it, network segmentation allows organizations to prioritize and focus their security efforts by segmenting and isolating…

Benefits and Challenges of PCI DSS in 2025

As a company with its assets on the cloud, you know that every move you make has the potential to be a game-changer for your business. From marketing campaigns to production processes, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and effort into creating detailed strategies for success.  But have you considered how getting PCI DSS…

PCI DSS Fines: How Much Will It Cost?

A fine of $145 million and a ban from processing card payments for 14 months. That was the PCI DSS fine Heartland paid for data theft of 100 million debit and credit card data from their site in 2008/2009. Target was another recent recipient of PCI DSS fines—they paid $18.5 million in settlements and $202…

PCI SAQ: Types, Requirements, & Applicability Worksheet

If you are a merchant or service provider who manages, transmits, stores, or accesses card data, you must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). To comply with PCI DSS policies, your job does not end at the requirement checklist – PCI requires you to ensure you are sufficiently doing what…

PCI DSS Assessment: A Quick Guide

For first-timers, preparing for a PCI DSS assessment can feel intimidating. There’s a sense of ambiguity on where to begin, multiple requirements to absorb, and implementation gaps to fill. The larger goal is not just to get compliant but to safeguard cardholder’s data from security threats. A PCI compliance assessment, however, acts as a crucial…