A PCI DSS Internal Security Assessment is an evaluation that helps organizations review and verify their internal security controls related to cardholder data. This assessment ensures that your systems, processes, and controls align with PCI DSS standards for protecting sensitive payment card information. By conducting an internal security assessment, your organization can detect and resolve security gaps, minimize risks, and prepare for full PCI DSS compliance audits.
Evaluates the configuration of firewalls, routers, and other network components to protect sensitive cardholder data.
Involves the encryption and protection of cardholder data during storage and transmission.
Ensures that only authorized personnel can access cardholder data by enforcing strict access control policies.
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?
We collaborate with your team to define the systems, processes, and data that will be assessed for PCI DSS compliance. The scoping phase ensures that the assessment targets the most critical areas of your operations.
How Auditvisor helps:
What happens?
We conduct a comprehensive review of your organization’s security controls and identify any potential vulnerabilities or gaps in your defenses that could expose sensitive cardholder data to risk.
How Auditvisor helps:
What happens?
During this phase, we test your internal security controls to ensure they meet PCI DSS requirements and are capable of protecting sensitive payment card data from breaches and unauthorized access.
How Auditvisor helps:
What happens?
At the end of the internal security assessment, we provide a detailed report outlining your organization’s compliance status. This report identifies vulnerabilities, areas for improvement, and recommendations to ensure compliance with PCI DSS standards.
How Auditvisor helps:
An internal security assessment identifies weaknesses and vulnerabilities in your security controls before they can be exploited, allowing you to address them proactively.
How AuditVisor helps:
We help your organization detect and resolve security gaps early, ensuring that you meet PCI DSS requirements and reduce the risk of non-compliance.
By identifying and fixing security weaknesses, your organization can minimize the risk of data breaches and avoid the financial and reputational damage associated with security incidents.
How AuditVisor helps:
Auditvisor’s internal security assessments provide actionable recommendations that help your organization strengthen its defenses against data breaches and cyber threats.
An internal security assessment prepares your organization for a formal PCI DSS audit, helping you resolve compliance gaps early and streamlining the overall audit process.
How AuditVisor helps:
We ensure that your internal security controls are in line with PCI DSS requirements, making the formal audit process smoother and reducing the need for additional corrective actions.
Achieving strong internal security practices and PCI DSS compliance demonstrates your organization’s commitment to protecting customer payment data, enhancing your reputation and credibility.
How AuditVisor helps:
Our internal security assessment services help you demonstrate a proactive approach to security, giving your clients and partners confidence in your ability to safeguard sensitive information.
Our team of PCI DSS experts has extensive experience helping organizations across various industries strengthen their internal security controls.
From scoping to final reporting, we guide you through the entire internal security assessment process, ensuring a seamless experience.
We customize our internal security assessments to fit your organization’s unique security needs, ensuring all relevant systems and processes are evaluated.
We provide ongoing support to help you maintain PCI DSS compliance as your organization grows and security requirements evolve.
The cost of a PCI DSS Internal Security Assessment depends on the scope of your systems, the complexity of your network, and the volume of transactions. AuditVisor offers customized pricing based on your specific security needs, ensuring that you get the most value out of the assessment without unnecessary expenses.
The duration of the assessment can vary based on the size and complexity of your organization’s infrastructure. Typically, an internal security assessment can take between 1 to 3 weeks. AuditVisor works efficiently to ensure your internal security controls are thoroughly reviewed without causing operational delays.
While not mandatory, an internal security assessment is highly recommended to help organizations identify and address security gaps before undergoing a formal PCI DSS audit. It provides a proactive approach to ensuring your systems comply with PCI DSS standards, reducing the risk of non-compliance.
By identifying vulnerabilities in your internal security controls—such as weak encryption methods, misconfigured access controls, or inadequate network security—a PCI DSS Internal Security Assessment helps prevent data breaches. AuditVisor provides actionable recommendations to address these weaknesses, helping to safeguard sensitive cardholder data.
Conducting an internal security assessment prior to a formal PCI DSS audit helps your organization detect and fix any compliance gaps early. This preparation reduces the likelihood of costly fines or operational disruptions during the formal audit process and ensures smoother compliance.
Yes, your organization can continue its regular operations during the assessment. AuditVisor works with minimal disruption to your day-to-day activities, conducting assessments efficiently while ensuring thorough evaluation of your internal security measures.
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