What this involves
If you store, process or transmit payment card data, PCI DSS applies. It explicitly requires regular penetration testing and network segmentation checks. We help you scope your cardholder data environment, run the testing PCI DSS mandates, and produce reports that map cleanly to the requirements.
Where we fit in
- Cardholder data environment (CDE) scoping and reduction
- Penetration testing aligned to PCI DSS requirement 11
- Network segmentation testing to validate CDE isolation
- Reports mapped to the relevant PCI DSS requirements
A straightforward, repeatable process.
Gap assessment
We review your current controls against the framework and show you exactly where the gaps are — no guesswork.
Remediation guidance
You get a prioritized, plain-English plan to close the gaps, with the quick wins called out first.
Required testing
We run the penetration testing and technical assessments these frameworks expect — and hand you audit-ready evidence.
Audit support
We help you prepare for the auditor and answer their technical questions, so the assessment goes smoothly.
Outcomes & deliverables
- A clearer, smaller compliance scope where possible
- Penetration and segmentation test reports for your QSA
- Prioritized remediation for any findings
- Evidence that maps directly to PCI DSS requirements
Common questions
Is penetration testing actually required for PCI DSS?
Yes. PCI DSS requirement 11 mandates regular internal and external penetration testing, plus segmentation testing where segmentation is used to reduce scope. We cover all of these.
Can you act as our QSA?
No — a Qualified Security Assessor validates PCI compliance. We provide the mandated testing and evidence that your QSA relies on.