DATA FLOW ANALYSIS
This phase begins with a data flow analysis to understand where cardholder data is stored and processed. Data is traced and mapped from points of input, down to the payment processor. All devices, systems, applications and databases that store, process or transmit cardholder are documented.
The PCI Team will coach the institution in segmentation opportunities in an effort to reduce compliance costs.An outcome of this analysis is to define the in-scope environment for PCI DSS compliance.
ON-SITE PCI READINESS REVIEW
Focusing on all relevant systems and system components as identified in this phase, the PCI Team will evaluate the cardholder data environment and processes against the PCI Data Security Standards Version 1.2 requirements. The methodology of the Readiness Review will follow the strict guidelines of the PCI Security Standards Council. For each requirement support documentation will be identified. The PCI Team will also be using state-of-the art assessment tools to review vulnerabilities, server policies, access controls and firewall settings. If during the assessment, requirements are found to “not be in place,” recommended actions will be identified to mitigate the deficiencies.
READINESS REVIEW REPORT AND PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS
A PCI DSS Readiness Review Report will be drafted to document the findings of this review. The PCI Team will prepare a Remediation Plan (Roadmap) to recommend immediate actionable, tactical steps to bridge the identified gaps in compliance as noted in the Readiness Review Report. For each “not in place” PCI DSS requirement, the report will also identify the documentation necessary to support compliance.
Security Compliance Associates will provide management with clear and concise answers to the following questions:
• What are the institution’s deficiencies and what is the quickest, most cost effective way to mitigate to an acceptable level?
• What steps does the institution need to do to become and to maintain compliance?
• How can the institution standardize its business practices to reduce the ongoing compliance efforts and costs?
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