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Reflare’s strategic alliance with Dot.Bit delivers cost-effective PCI DSS solutions for your technologies and teams. Our integrated training and audit offering helps you achieve your compliance requirements. [Get Started](https://reflare.com/contact-reflare?hsLang=en) ![Reflare Powered by Dot.Bit](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/Reflare%20Powered%20by%20Dot.Bit.png?width=250&height=82&name=Reflare%20Powered%20by%20Dot.Bit.png "Reflare Powered by Dot.Bit") ![ISACA](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/ISACA.png?width=135&height=135&name=ISACA.png) ![OSCP](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/OSCP.png?width=100&height=100&name=OSCP.png) ![PCIQSA](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/PCIQSA.png?width=135&height=135&name=PCIQSA.png) ![ISOLA](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/ISOLA.png?width=100&height=100&name=ISOLA.png) ![OSWE](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/OSWE.png?width=100&height=100&name=OSWE.png) ![CISSP](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/CISSP.png?width=100&height=100&name=CISSP.png) ![ITIL](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/ITIL.png?width=135&height=135&name=ITIL.png) ![OSCE](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/OSCE.png?width=100&height=100&name=OSCE.png) ![PCIP](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/PCIP.png?width=135&height=135&name=PCIP.png) ## Payment Processors The standard represents a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to protect cardholder data and is maintained by the [PCI Security Standards Council](https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/). The council is a global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection. Global Credible Essential [Get Started](https://reflare.com/contact-reflare?hsLang=en) ## The Six Principles The core of the[PCI DSS](https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/document_library) is a group of six principles and accompanying requirements, around which the specific elements of the data security standard are organised. 1.  Build and Maintain a Secure Network and Systems 2.  Protect Cardholder Data 3.  Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program 4.  Implement Strong Access Control Measures 5.  Regularly Monitor and Test Networks 6.  Maintain an Information Security Policy Robust Detailed Trusted [Get Started](https://reflare.com/contact-reflare?hsLang=en) ## Transaction Safety PCI DSS is designed to ensure that ALL companies that accept, process, store or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. It is aimed at ALL entities involved in payment card processing (merchants, processors, acquirers, issuers, and service providers) as well as ALL other entities that store, process or transmit cardholder data (CHD) and/or sensitive authentication data (SAD). Store Process Transmit [Get Started](https://reflare.com/contact-reflare?hsLang=en) ## Validation levels There are two validation levels for service providers, which are based on annual transaction volumes and the type of provider you are. Your validation requirements may include: -  Quarterly onsite assessments by a QSA -  Detailed Report on Compliance (RoC) -  Attestation of Compliance (AoC) -  Annual self-assessment questionnaire -  Quarterly network scan by an ASV Evaluate Assess Comply [Get Started](https://reflare.com/contact-reflare?hsLang=en) ## Validation Levels There are four validation levels for merchants, each based on volumes ranging from fewer than 20 thousand to greater than 6 million transactions per year. Your validation requirements may include: -  Annual onsite assessments by a QSA -  Detailed Report on Compliance (RoC) -  Attestation of Compliance (AoC) -  Annual self-assessment questionnaire -  Quarterly network scan by an ASV Evaluate Assess Comply [Get Started](https://reflare.com/contact-reflare?hsLang=en) - Who is PCI DSS for? - What does it cover? - Why is it required? - For Providers - For Merchants - Who is PCI DSS for? - What does it cover? - Why is it required? - For Providers - For Merchants ![Discovery](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/Discovery.png?width=135&height=76&name=Discovery.png) ![AMEX](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/AMEX.png?width=80&height=80&name=AMEX.png) ![JCB](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/JCB.png?width=105&height=81&name=JCB.png) ![MasterCard](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/MasterCard.png?width=100&height=61&name=MasterCard.png) ![Visa](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DotBit%20Logos/Visa.png?width=100&height=100&name=Visa.png) Reflare Powered by Dot.Bit ## Compliance Certification for Payment Card Data Security ![PCIDSS](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PCIDSS.jpg?width=800&height=1200&name=PCIDSS.jpg) Process Steps Requirement Clarification Help you understand the requirements, how they apply to your environment and setting the scope for assessment. Gap Analysis Perform GAP analysis and provide a detailed report on the findings. Compliance Audit Undertake the mandatory IT audit required by PCI DSS. Security Assessments Perform mandated cyber security assessments such as vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and ASVs. Mitigation Planning Create a mitigation action plan and provide detailed guidance to address all findings. Documentation Creation Create necessary IS documentation, policies, and procedures. Staff Training Upskill your developers and administrators to meet compliance requirements. Control Implementation Implement technical solutions and security controls. Compliance Submission Perform the final orders and submit the report on compliance (RoC) and Attestation of Compliance (AoC). Before engaging in the final audit, our professional consultants will guide and prepare you for the certification process. The team of highly skilled Qualified Security Assessors (QSA) will perform the audit. 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