PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaires: Choosing the Right Type
Security Boulevard, Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
If you process credit card payments, you need to prioritize security. One way to guarantee this safety is by complying with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS).
The PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) set these standards to protect customer data against fraudulent activity and identity theft. Within the PCI DSS, there are dozens of security controls to meet, depending on how your business handles credit card data.
To maintain PCI compliance, businesses-referred to as merchants-need to complete an annual PCI validation form. If you're a smaller business that processes less than 6 million transactions every year, you can complete a PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) to confirm compliance and streamline the auditing process.