PCI DSS Compliance
Achieve PCI DSS 4.0 compliance with automation
Meet all 12 PCI DSS requirements with automated evidence collection, continuous monitoring, and AI-powered control mapping. Get audit-ready for SAQ or QSA assessment faster than ever.
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All 12 PCI DSS 4.0 Requirements
PCI DSS 4.0 organizes security controls into 12 principal requirements covering network security, data protection, access control, monitoring, and organizational policies.
Platform Capabilities
Everything you need for PCI DSS compliance
From network security evidence to vulnerability tracking, Evidr automates the most time-consuming parts of PCI DSS compliance.
Network Security Controls
Automated evidence collection for firewalls, network segmentation, and access control lists. Verify cardholder data environment isolation.
Data Encryption Monitoring
Track encryption standards across storage and transmission. Monitor for strong cryptography (TLS 1.2+, AES-256) on all cardholder data.
Continuous Logging & Monitoring
Collect evidence from SIEM, CloudTrail, and log aggregation tools. Demonstrate 24/7 monitoring of cardholder data access.
Access Control Evidence
Pull access reviews, role-based permissions, and authentication logs from Okta, Azure AD, and other IAM systems.
Vulnerability & Pen Test Tracking
Import vulnerability scans and penetration test reports. Track remediation timelines and recurring assessment schedules.
Security Policy Generation
Generate PCI DSS-aligned security policies covering all 12 requirements. Customize templates to your cardholder data environment.
Why Automate
Manual vs. automated PCI DSS compliance
PCI DSS 4.0 Deadline: March 31, 2025
Organizations must transition from PCI DSS 3.2.1 to version 4.0. This includes 64 new requirements with enhanced authentication, encryption, and monitoring controls. Start your transition now to avoid compliance gaps.
Your Path to Compliance
PCI DSS readiness in 8 weeks
Follow our proven process to achieve PCI DSS 4.0 compliance readiness for SAQ or QSA assessment.
Scope Definition
AI-guided assessment of your cardholder data environment. Identify all systems that store, process, or transmit card data.
Day 1-3Gap Analysis
Map current security controls to PCI DSS 4.0 requirements. Identify gaps across all 12 requirement areas.
Week 1Control Implementation
Address gaps with guided remediation. Generate policies and implement missing technical controls.
Week 2-4Evidence Collection
Pull evidence from connected integrations. AI reviews each piece with confidence scoring.
Week 4-6Assessment Readiness
Internal review and QSA preparation. Package evidence for SAQ or ROC assessment.
Week 6-8FAQ
Frequently asked questions about PCI DSS
What is PCI DSS 4.0?
PCI DSS 4.0 is the latest version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, released by the PCI Security Standards Council in March 2022. It introduces 64 new requirements compared to version 3.2.1, including enhanced authentication (MFA for all access), stronger encryption requirements, and mandatory continuous monitoring. Organizations must transition to PCI DSS 4.0 by March 31, 2025.
Who needs to comply with PCI DSS?
Any organization that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data (CHD) or sensitive authentication data (SAD) must comply with PCI DSS. This includes merchants accepting payment cards, payment processors, payment gateways, issuers, acquirers, and service providers that handle payment card data. Compliance requirements scale based on transaction volume.
What is the difference between SAQ and ROC?
SAQ (Self-Assessment Questionnaire) is a self-validation tool for merchants and service providers with lower transaction volumes or simplified payment flows. ROC (Report on Compliance) is a comprehensive assessment conducted by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) required for Level 1 merchants (over 6 million transactions annually) and large service providers. The ROC provides more detailed validation of compliance.
What are the new requirements in PCI DSS 4.0?
Key new requirements include: MFA for all access to the cardholder data environment (not just administrators), targeted risk analysis for customized approaches, automated technical controls for detecting changes, stronger password requirements (12+ characters), and continuous security monitoring. Some requirements are "future-dated" and become mandatory on March 31, 2025.
How long does PCI DSS compliance take?
With Evidr automation, most organizations achieve PCI DSS audit readiness in 4-8 weeks. The timeline depends on your current security posture, cardholder data environment complexity, and whether you are targeting SAQ or ROC. Traditional manual approaches typically take 6-12 months for initial compliance.
How does PCI DSS relate to other frameworks?
PCI DSS shares significant control overlap with SOC 2 (especially Security and Confidentiality criteria), ISO 27001, and NIST CSF. Evidr maps controls across frameworks so evidence collected for PCI DSS can often satisfy requirements in other frameworks simultaneously, reducing duplicate effort.
What happens if we are not PCI DSS compliant?
Non-compliance can result in significant penalties including fines from payment card brands ($5,000-$100,000 per month), increased transaction fees, loss of ability to accept payment cards, and liability for fraud losses. Data breaches involving unencrypted cardholder data can result in even larger fines and reputational damage.
Ready to achieve PCI DSS 4.0 compliance?
Schedule a demo with our compliance team. We will walk you through cardholder data environment scoping, automated evidence collection, and QSA preparation.