Standards / Information security, privacy and AI
PCI DSS Payment card security
Security requirements for anyone storing, processing, or transmitting card data.
Core documents AMS builds
- Cardholder data flow diagram
- Network segmentation evidence
- Vulnerability scan reports
- Access reviews
Drafted from your actual processes and systems, then kept under version control with review dates.
The path to PCI DSS
Six steps from first conversation to PCI DSS. AMS and our consultants handle each one with you.
- 1Scope
Define which sites, teams, processes and systems PCI DSS will cover.
- 2Gap assessment
Compare what you do today with every PCI DSS requirement and list what is missing.
- 3Documents
Write the policies, procedures and records PCI DSS expects, starting with the cardholder data flow diagram.
- 4Implement and collect evidence
Put the processes into daily work and capture proof that they run, on a schedule.
- 5Internal review
Check readiness with an internal audit or self-assessment, and close the findings.
- 6Certification audit
An accredited certification body runs a stage 1 document review and a stage 2 audit, then issues the certificate. Surveillance audits follow every year.
PCI DSS questions
Planning PCI DSS? Talk to our team
How long does PCI DSS implementation take?
Most organizations need about 12–24 weeks, depending on size, number of sites and how much is already in place. A gap assessment gives a firm estimate.
What documents does PCI DSS require?
Core documents usually include: cardholder data flow diagram, network segmentation evidence, vulnerability scan reports, access reviews. AMS drafts them from your actual processes and keeps them under version control.
Can PCI DSS be combined with other standards?
Yes. PCI DSS is often run together with ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701. AMS maps shared requirements, so one record can count toward several standards.
How does AMS help with PCI DSS?
AMS runs the full PCI DSS program: scoping, gap assessment, documents, evidence capture, internal audits, corrective actions and the audit pack for your certification body.