PCI Compliance Services
Carson Associates is Certified as a PCI Qualified Security
Assessor (QSA)
Having completed the PCI Security Standards
Council Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) testing process, Carson Associates is
able to provide PCI Assessments in accordance with the Payment Card Industry
Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). With this certification, we can help your
company manage data security risks, evaluate the security of your systems that
store payment account data, and ensure total compliance.

PCI Services to Meet your Needs
- Readiness Assessment – This is the first step for successful compliance
with the PCI DSS framework. This self-guided questionnaire will help you
understand scope and any deficiencies within your existing security
infrastructure.
- PCI Compliance Reports – Carson Associates will prepare the
documentation required by the major payment brands, and help your organization
meet the specific reporting requirements for PCI DSS compliance.
- Self-Assessment Assistance – Carson Associates can provide the support
required to ensure that your organization can meet the requirements of the PCI
DSS self-assessment questionnaire.
- Policies & Procedures – PCI DSS requires organizations to develop a
comprehensive set of documented policies and procedures for their organization.
We have developed proven and customizable templates, documents, and other
supporting materials to help organizations document their policies &
procedures.
Security breaches to personal information pose
a constant threat to consumer confidence in every company that collects and
stores payment card information. With over 22 years of Information Assurance
(IA) experience, Carson Associates can securely guide you through the following
steps to PCI DSS compliance:
- Building
and maintaining a strong, impenetrable network
- Protecting
cardholder data
- Maintaining
a vulnerability management program
- Implementing
solid access control measures
- Completing
regular monitoring and network testing
- Maintaining
an information security policy