PCI Compliance refers to adherence to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), developed by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). It applies to any organisation that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data—including merchants, service providers, and financial institutions.
A QSA (Qualified Security Assessor) is authorised to perform PCI DSS audits and issue compliance reports. An ASV (Approved Scanning Vendor) is authorised to carry out the external vulnerability scans required under PCI DSS. Risk Associates is approved for both roles, providing comprehensive assessment and scanning coverage for PCI compliance.
Risk Associates is a PCI SSC Approved QSA and ASV. We conduct formal PCI DSS assessments, external vulnerability scans, and validation services. As a reappointed member of the PCI Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR) for 2024–2026, we also contribute to the development of global payment security standards—ensuring our assessments reflect the most current and practical guidance.
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