PCI DSS Managed Service

A robust and comprehensive solution for businesses with in-scope infrastructures, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards compliance.

12 Requirements 6 Control Goals PCI DSS v4.0 QSA-Aligned Continuous Compliance

Comprehensive PCI Compliance

Metasure's PCI DSS Managed Service covers every aspect of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards compliance — from initial gap analysis and security architecture through to ongoing quarterly management and board-level reporting. We work directly with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) and ASVs so your programme is continuous, audit-ready, and aligned with your commercial reality.

Gap analysis & risk evaluation
Security architecture & policy
SAQ facilitation & quarterly submissions
Penetration testing & ASV scans
Acquirer & supply chain management
Breach response assistance

The 12 Requirements at a Glance

PCI DSS Requirements PAYMENT CARD INDUSTRY DATA SECURITY STANDARD GOAL 1 · SECURE NETWORK 1 Requirement 1 Install and maintain network security controls NETWORK CONTROLS Requirement 2 Apply secure configurations to all components SECURE CONFIG GOAL 2 · PROTECT CARDHOLDER DATA 2 Requirement 3 Protect stored account data DATA AT REST Requirement 4 Protect data with strong cryptography ENCRYPTION GOAL 3 · VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT 3 Requirement 5 Protect all systems from malicious software ANTI-MALWARE Requirement 6 Develop and maintain secure systems MAINTAIN GOAL 4 · STRONG ACCESS CONTROL 4 Requirement 7 Restrict access by business need-to-know LEAST PRIVILEGE Requirement 8 Identify users and authenticate access IDENTITY & AUTH Requirement 9 Restrict physical access to cardholder data PHYSICAL ACCESS GOAL 5 · MONITOR AND TEST NETWORKS 5 Requirement 10 Log and monitor all access to cardholder data AUDIT LOGGING Requirement 11 Test security of systems and networks regularly SECURITY TESTING GOAL 6 · INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY 6 Requirement 12 Support information security with organisational policies and programs POLICY & GOVERNANCE PCI DSS v4.1 · 12 REQUIREMENTS · 6 GOALS

Services Include

PCI Gap Analysis Assessment

Establishing where you are is the first step in any compliance journey. Before you can plan the route, you need an honest picture of your current position.

Penetration Tests Assessment

Evaluation, execution and reporting — conducted by qualified testers who understand PCI scope, not just generic vulnerability assessment.

CDE Risk Evaluation Assessment

Reducing risk reduces scope — and vice versa. A thorough Cardholder Data Environment evaluation is one of the most commercially valuable exercises a merchant can undertake.

ASV Scans Assessment

A managed service to automate and — importantly — analyse results in context. Raw scan output without expert interpretation is next to useless for compliance purposes.

Quarterly Submission & Ongoing Compliance Management Management

Compliance is a temporal concept — the moment you stop managing it, the clock starts running against you. We keep it continuous, not episodic.

Quarterly Reviews Management

Ensuring logs are properly reviewed is essential — not just collected. An unreviewed log is a liability, not an asset.

Bank / Merchant Acquirer Management & Liaison Management

Each acquiring bank has its own way of doing things, its own timelines and its own quirks. Let us navigate that relationship on your behalf.

Supply Chain Compliance / Partner AOC Management Management

Proving third-party compliance doesn't need to be time-consuming. We manage the collection, validation and tracking of Attestations of Compliance across your supply chain.

PCI Breach Response Assistance Management

When the worst happens, how you respond is everything. A well-managed breach response can be the difference between a recoverable incident and a reputational catastrophe.

PCI Process Generation Technical

Understanding how your business actually works and translating that reality into valid, auditable process documentation that stands up to scrutiny.

Technology Security Architecture Technical

The whole point of PCI DSS is to reduce Merchant CDE scope. Good architecture isn't just secure — it makes compliance significantly cheaper and simpler.

PCI Policy Generation Technical

Bespoke policy, regularly reviewed by PCI experts. Generic templates will not survive a QSA audit — your policies need to reflect your actual environment.

SAQ Completion Reporting

Making sure documentation is managed and submitted on time makes the whole compliance process far less painful. We handle the SAQ so you don't have to navigate it alone.

PCI DSS Reporting & Metrics Reporting

Turning compliance data into meaningful board-level reporting. Metrics that demonstrate progress, expose risk trends, and give decision-makers genuine visibility of the programme.

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Not sure where you stand?

Most organisations have compliance gaps they aren't aware of. A PCI Gap Analysis gives you an honest baseline — and a clear, prioritised path to certification.

Start with a Gap Analysis