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💳 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

PCI DSS 4.0.1 Compliance

Secure payment card data, achieve compliance, and build customer trust with expert-led PCI DSS implementation.

Serving Organizations Across India

Available in major cities nationwide

🏙️Mumbai
🏛️Delhi
💻Bangalore
🌆Hyderabad
🏢Gurgaon
🎓Pune
200+
PCI DSS Assessments
Across India
100%
Validation Success Rate
Zero failures
4-6
Months Average
Level 2-3 merchants
₹5-10L
Typical Investment
India pricing
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12 PCI DSS 4.0.1 Requirements

Comprehensive framework for protecting payment card data across your entire organization

1

Install and maintain network security controls

2

Apply secure configurations to all system components

3

Protect stored account data

4

Protect cardholder data with strong cryptography during transmission

5

Protect all systems and networks from malicious software

6

Develop and maintain secure systems and software

7

Restrict access to system components and cardholder data by business need to know

8

Identify users and authenticate access to system components

9

Restrict physical access to cardholder data

10

Log and monitor all access to system components and cardholder data

11

Test security of systems and networks regularly

12

Support information security with organizational policies and programs

PCI DSS Validation Levels

Your compliance requirements depend on your annual transaction volume

1

Level 1

6M+ transactions/year

Validation Method
Annual on-site assessment by QSA + Quarterly network scans
Typical Cost
₹8-12 Lakhs
Timeline
6-9 months
2

Level 2

1M-6M transactions/year

Validation Method
Annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) + Quarterly network scans
Typical Cost
₹5-8 Lakhs
Timeline
4-6 months
3

Level 3

20K-1M e-commerce transactions/year

Validation Method
Annual SAQ + Quarterly network scans
Typical Cost
₹3-5 Lakhs
Timeline
3-5 months
4

Level 4

<20K e-commerce transactions/year

Validation Method
Annual SAQ + Quarterly network scans (may be required)
Typical Cost
₹2-4 Lakhs
Timeline
2-4 months

Why PCI DSS Compliance Matters

Protect Customer Data

Safeguard sensitive payment card information from breaches and fraud

Avoid Penalties

Non-compliance can result in fines of ₹5,000-₹10,000 per month plus card brand penalties

Build Customer Trust

Demonstrate commitment to security and increase customer confidence

Mandatory for Payment Processing

Required by Visa, Mastercard, and all major payment brands to process card transactions

Who Needs PCI DSS?

E-commerce Platforms
Online stores, marketplaces, subscription services
Payment Gateways
Payment processors, acquiring banks, PSPs
Retail & Hospitality
Point-of-sale systems, hotels, restaurants
Service Providers
Hosting providers, SaaS platforms, managed services
Financial Services
Fintech, digital wallets, payment apps
🎯 TCSA Advantage

Unified Framework Approach

Map PCI DSS controls to ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other frameworks for 60% less effort

ISO 27001

70% control overlap with PCI DSS. Achieve both certifications simultaneously.

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SOC 2

Security criteria aligns with PCI DSS. Parallel certification path.

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vCISO Services

Expert-led compliance at ₹6-10L/year. 80% savings vs full-time CISO.

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PCI DSS Compliance Cost in India

Transparent pricing for consulting, implementation, and validation

Consulting + Implementation

₹5-8 Lakhs
One-time investment
  • Gap assessment & scoping
  • 12 requirements implementation
  • Policy & procedure development
  • Technical controls deployment
  • Staff training & awareness

Validation & Certification

₹2-4 Lakhs
Annual requirement
  • QSA assessment (Level 1)
  • SAQ validation (Level 2-4)
  • Quarterly network scans (ASV)
  • Attestation of Compliance (AOC)
  • Report on Compliance (ROC)
Total Investment
₹7-12 Lakhs
First year (implementation + validation)

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