A PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) Gap Analysis is a comprehensive evaluation that identifies areas where your organization’s security practices fall short of PCI DSS requirements. This assessment helps pinpoint specific gaps in your compliance with the 12 PCI DSS security domains, including network security, data encryption, and access control. A Gap Analysis allows you to address these issues before a formal PCI DSS audit, ensuring your organization meets all necessary standards for protecting payment card data.
Verifies that firewalls, routers, and other network components are properly configured to protect cardholder data.
Ensures that cardholder data is encrypted during storage and transmission to prevent unauthorized access.
Establishes security measures to restrict access to cardholder data only to authorized personnel.
OPTION 1: On-Site Fieldwork
We will provide you with an itinerary of our on-site visit in advance and work closely with you to make sure the fieldwork runs smoothly. During this time, we'll conduct thorough walkthroughs, assess control effectiveness through testing procedures, gather necessary documentation for review, and more - all while keeping timeliness top of mind. Once completed, we’ll present the initial results during a final exit interview session so that there is clarity around the next steps needed to generate your SOC report. Our aim is 90-95% completion at the end of site visits; ensuring accuracy as well as timely delivery!
OPTION 2:Auditing just got easier - AuditSimple streamlines the process, leveraging technology to provide a virtual audit engagement solution that saves time and effort. Using minimal hardware requirements paired with collaborative software and cameras, we can confidently complete audits in real-time. Additionally, our secure server network provides us with access to required databases used during an audit process; this eliminates manual procedures or lengthy processing times associated with manual processes saving us a considerable amount of time during auditing engagements as well as unnecessary travel time.
What happens?
In the scoping phase, we work with your team to define the systems, processes, and data that fall under PCI DSS requirements. This ensures the assessment is targeted at the most critical areas of your organization’s operations.
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What happens?
We identify and evaluate potential risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cardholder data within your organization. This step ensures that the analysis focuses on the most significant vulnerabilities that could expose your organization to compliance failures.
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What happens?
This phase involves testing your existing security controls to ensure they comply with PCI DSS standards and effectively protect cardholder data from breaches or unauthorized access.
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What happens?
At the end of the Gap Analysis, we compile a detailed report outlining your organization’s current compliance status, identifying gaps, and providing recommendations for improvement. This report serves as a guide for preparing for a successful PCI DSS audit.
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A PCI DSS Gap Analysis identifies security and compliance gaps early, giving your organization time to address them before a formal audit.
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Our gap analysis ensures that your organization is fully prepared for a successful PCI DSS audit by detecting compliance failures and providing remediation strategies.
Identifying and addressing compliance gaps early reduces the risk of data breaches, fines, and reputational damage associated with PCI DSS violations.
How AuditVisor helps:
AuditVisor provides actionable recommendations to close gaps in your security practices, reducing the risk of non-compliance and potential data breaches.
Addressing gaps through a PCI DSS Gap Analysis streamlines the full PCI DSS audit process, saving time, reducing costs, and minimizing operational disruptions.
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By resolving compliance issues early, AuditVisor helps ensure your formal PCI DSS audit goes smoothly with fewer corrective actions needed.
Achieving and maintaining PCI DSS compliance helps your organization enhance its reputation and demonstrate a commitment to securing customer payment data.
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AuditVisor’s gap analysis services help you demonstrate your organization’s proactive approach to security, strengthening client and partner trust.
Our team of PCI DSS compliance experts has extensive experience helping organizations across various industries meet their compliance goals.
From scoping to reporting, we guide you through the entire Gap Analysis process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.
We customize the gap analysis to fit your organization’s unique needs, ensuring that relevant systems and processes are thoroughly evaluated.
We offer ongoing support to help you maintain PCI DSS compliance as your business evolves and regulations change.
The cost of a PCI DSS Gap Analysis depends on the size and complexity of your organization, including the number of systems and processes that need to be reviewed. AuditVisor offers tailored pricing based on your specific needs, and we provide a transparent quote after an initial scoping session.
The duration of a PCI DSS Gap Analysis can vary depending on the scope of the assessment. For small to medium-sized businesses, the process typically takes 1-2 weeks. For larger enterprises with more complex infrastructures, it may take several weeks. AuditVisor works to ensure the analysis is completed efficiently without sacrificing thoroughness.
The main factors that influence the cost include the size of your organization, the number of payment processing systems, the complexity of your network, and the level of detail required for the analysis. Other factors such as geographic location and existing compliance controls may also affect the final cost.
The gap analysis itself is a one-time service. However, if ongoing support is required to maintain compliance, such as implementing recommended changes or conducting annual reviews, there may be additional costs associated with those services. AuditVisor offers flexible, ongoing support packages if needed.
Yes, by identifying and addressing compliance gaps in advance, a gap analysis can reduce the complexity and time required for the formal PCI DSS audit. This can lead to cost savings during the audit process, as fewer corrective actions will be necessary.
No, your business can continue normal operations during the gap analysis. AuditVisor works closely with your team to minimize disruptions and ensure that the assessment is conducted with minimal impact on day-to-day activities.
Ensure your organization is operating with the highest standards of trust and compliance. Contact us today to schedule your PCI DSS Gap Analysis.
Florida, USA
AUDITVISOR LLC
1007 N FEDERAL HWY F2
Fort Lauderdale FL, 33304 United States