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As a leading PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor Company, Orthus has many experienced individual QSAs on staff. They can help you understand how the PCI DSS standard applies to your environment and then plan, execute and administer a best fit and low impact programme of activities, ensuring you stay compliant.

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is an information security standard administered by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). It applies to any organisation that stores, processes or transmits payment card details, including credit, debit and charge cards that are branded Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diner's Club or JCB.

The standard helps organisations prevent credit card fraud by providing a clear set of data management controls. Large fines and high costs can result from non-compliance.  Validation of your compliance state must be carried out annually and reported to an acquirer, which is usually the bank you use to process payments.

Depending on the number of credit cards you process and your business model. It may be necessary for you to work with a PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (PCI DSS QSA).

Typical services include: