PCI DSS · E-commerce

PCI DSS for E-commerce

Any e-commerce business that handles card payments falls under PCI DSS. We scope your cardholder data environment, pick the right SAQ, and close the gaps.

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Why E-commerce companies need PCI DSS

  • PCI DSS is the card-industry security standard (current version 4.0); it applies to any business that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data.
  • How you accept payments — hosted checkout versus direct card handling — determines which Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) applies and how large your scope is.
  • Reducing PCI scope, for example via a hosted or tokenized checkout, is often the cheapest path to compliance.
  • Non-compliance can mean fines from acquirers and card brands, and liability if a breach occurs.

More context on this sector on our E-commerce industry page, and on the framework itself on our PCI DSS hub.

What our PCI DSS engagement covers

Tailored to E-commerce, delivered by a Toronto security and compliance team led by a published CVE researcher, with our partner Lorikeet Security where offensive testing is involved.

  • Cardholder data environment (CDE) scoping and SAQ selection
  • Scope-reduction strategy using tokenization or hosted checkout
  • PCI DSS v4.0 scoping and cardholder data environment (CDE) definition
  • Gap assessment against the 12 requirements and the applicable SAQ selection
  • Network segmentation, encryption, and access-control implementation
  • Evidence collection and QSA / ASV coordination where required

See the full PCI DSS service page, or productized pricing for fixed-scope engagements.

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PCI DSS for E-commerce: common questions

Which PCI SAQ applies to our store?

It depends on how you handle cards — a fully hosted checkout (SAQ A) has far less scope than directly handling card data. We determine the right SAQ and minimize your scope.

Do we need a QSA?

Most small and mid-size e-commerce merchants can self-assess with the appropriate SAQ; larger merchants may need a Qualified Security Assessor. We tell you which tier you are in.

What changed in PCI DSS 4.0?

Version 4.0 adds more prescriptive requirements around authentication, scripts on payment pages, and ongoing risk management. We scope against the current standard.

PCI DSS for E-commerce, on your timeline

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We will tell you whether this engagement fits, what it would cost, and when we could start.

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