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PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)The success of credit cards as a payment method within the retail industry has provided new opportunities for credit card fraud and identity theft. This problem is compounded by the payment process itself, which includes multiple steps and several entities enabling various entry points for enterprising fraudsters to access and misuse customer information.

The retail industry therefore faces tremendous pressure to manage payment transaction risk flowing through its operations and, as a result, it set its own standard. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of comprehensive requirements for enhancing payment account data security, to help facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures. PCI DSS is designed to protect IT system breaches of personal credit card holder’s information. Failure to comply may result in prohibition from participation in credit card processing programs which could greatly impact a retailer’s ability to conduct business.

The PCI DSS mandate is working its way to smaller retail operations where it is estimated 80% of the potential risk resides. The Payment Card Industry (PCI) program has placed significant pressure on retailers to establish solid enterprise level security programs.

Sword & Shield Retail and PCI Services

Sword & Shield can assist you whether you are a Level 1 merchant or service provider or a Level 2, 3, or 4 merchant required to complete a self assessment questionnaire (SAQ).

Sword & Shield is a PCI QSA qualified to perform PCI DSS pre-audit services and remediation plans as well as audit services for issuing Reports on Compliance (ROC) or Attestation of Compliance (AOC)

Solutions Benefits of the Sword & Shield Approach
PCI Auditing As a VISA-certified Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), we can help your company achieve PCI compliance and prevent breaches.
Risk & Compliance Shield Risk & Compliance Shield™ uses a risk-based approach to categorize risks associated with the various applications and networks that store, process and transmit sensitive data by identifying the people, policies, processes and technology associated with business sensitive information.
Security Policy Development Written Information Security Policy documents are a formal declaration of management’s intent to protect information, and are required for compliance with various security and privacy regulations.
Web Application Testing Examines the subsystems, components, interactions and security mechanisms of the Web application and identify Web security weaknesses
Security Testing Services Reduces risks that someone with the intent to do harm could bypass security controls and gain access to sensitive information. Provides verification of security controls and meets independent, third-party assessment requirements.
Security Awareness Training Performs security testing and provides a comprehensive report to detail vulnerabilities present and/or exploited and provides recommendations for improving security and reducing risk.
Incident Response Provides rapid response when you suspect someone has compromised PII data on your systems.
Forensics Investigations Reduces workload on the IT department from time consuming electronic investigations and insures that evidence is preserved and admissible in a court of law.
eDiscovery Bridges the knowledge gap between IT and Agency legal department when producing electronic evidence and expert witness in litigation.

 

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