PCI DSS compliance: security for your payment transactions
Your security as a strategic success factor
PCI DSS compliance (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is an indispensable foundation for companies that process credit card payments. This standard protects sensitive credit card and customer data from misuse and strengthens confidence in your payment systems. As a globally recognized security standard, PCI DSS covers all aspects of data management – from storage and transmission to the secure processing of cardholder data.
What is the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard was developed by leading credit card organizations to prevent criminal activities in online payment transactions and to ensure the protection of sensitive data. Although this international minimum standard for the secure handling of credit card information is not legally binding, it is considered best practice. Compliance can be proven through official certification and protects against possible fines in the event of violations.
The most important requirements at a glance
The PCI DSS standard comprises 12 security domains that ensure a high level of protection for payment card data. The main requirements are
- Installing and maintaining a firewall
- Avoiding default settings for passwords and other security parameters
- Protection of stored cardholder data
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
- Regular updates of antivirus software
- Development of secure systems and applications
- Limiting access to data according to business necessity
- Unique ID assignment for all users with system access
- Physical access control to critical data
- Continuous monitoring of all access to networks and data
- Regular security tests of systems and processes
- Implementation of an information security policy
These requirements may seem complex at first, but they can be implemented efficiently with a structured approach and suitable tools.
What our customers say
In summary, we are very satisfied with the performance of QSEC and will continue to develop and use the software intensively in the future. The manufacturer of the software, Nexis GRC, is a reliable partner for us, always providing us with the best possible support thanks to its decades of experience in implementing global GRC and ISMS projects.
In the end, QSEC was convincing in the cost-benefit analysis and in terms of scalability as a single-source tool. QSEC supports the dissemination of a uniform understanding of processes. The system acts as a central platform in which all business processes are recorded.
In Nexis GRC, we have found a partner that speaks our "language" and responds openly to our requirements and ideas. The partnership with Nexis GRC has convinced me throughout the entire duration of the collaboration.
Auditing our infrastructure has become much easier and more efficient with the support of QSEC. Based on the auditors' positive assessment of the system's performance, we will continue to expand QSEC in line with our requirements.
The methods and processes already integrated in the standard QSEC have significantly supported us in the professional development and operation of our information security management system. The maturity assessment and development enable us to continuously operate, monitor and further develop our Techem ISMS with QSEC in a resource-saving manner.
Advantages of PCI DSS compliance
In addition to the core functions described above, QSEC offers decisive added value that you as a risk manager will immediately notice:
Successful implementation with QSEC
The IMS software QSEC enables user-friendly and sustainable implementation of PCI DSS compliance as part of an integrated management system (IMS). QSEC guides you systematically through all PCI DSS requirements and supports the efficient planning, control and monitoring of all relevant processes. Other standards such as ISO 27001, IT-Grundschutz or EU GDPR can be seamlessly integrated. This saves time and resources and provides a central, clear platform for your information security management.
Selected success stories
DSW21 on the successful introduction of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) with QSEC
Cancom on the global introduction of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 with QSEC
Techem on the challenges and experiences in information security and risk management with QSEC
Harzklinikum Dorothea Christiane Erxleben on software-supported security management in accordance with B3S Health, ISO 27001 and GDPR with QSEC
HanseMerkur on the development of a holistic management system taking into account the insurance law aspects according to VAIT
Advantages of QSEC for your risk management
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