Payment Card Compliance

PCI-CompliantManaged IT Services

PCI DSS compliant managed IT services for businesses handling payment card data. Network segmentation, encryption, monitoring, and SAQ support from Petronella Technology Group.

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PCI DSS Coverage

All 12 Requirements Managed

Our managed IT services address every PCI DSS requirement with technical controls, policy documentation, and ongoing monitoring that keeps your cardholder data environment compliant.

Network & Access Controls

  • Firewall configuration and management isolating cardholder data environment from general network (Req 1)
  • Removal of vendor defaults and hardening of all systems in the CDE per vendor security guides (Req 2)
  • Strong cryptography for cardholder data at rest using AES-256 and in transit using TLS 1.2+ (Req 3-4)
  • Role-based access control with unique IDs and multi-factor authentication for CDE access (Req 7-8)

Monitoring & Testing

  • Continuous log monitoring with centralized SIEM tracking all access to cardholder data (Req 10)
  • Quarterly vulnerability scanning by an Approved Scanning Vendor and annual penetration testing (Req 11)
  • File integrity monitoring detecting unauthorized changes to payment application files and configurations (Req 11)
  • Anti-malware management with endpoint protection and regular malware scans across all CDE systems (Req 5)
Services

PCI Managed IT Capabilities

CDE Segmentation

Proper network segmentation reduces your PCI DSS scope dramatically, which lowers both compliance cost and audit complexity. We design and implement segmented environments that isolate cardholder data from general business systems while maintaining the connectivity your payment workflows require. Quarterly segmentation penetration tests validate the effectiveness of isolation controls.

SAQ & ROC Support

Whether you complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire or require a Report on Compliance from a QSA, we prepare the technical evidence and documentation. Our managed services provide the continuous monitoring, logging, and configuration management that produce the artifacts your assessor needs. We support SAQ A, SAQ A-EP, SAQ B-IP, SAQ C, SAQ C-VT, SAQ D, and full ROC assessments.

Patch Management

PCI DSS Requirement 6 mandates timely patching of all system components. Our managed patch program deploys critical security patches within 30 days of release and maintains a documented patching schedule for all CDE systems. We test patches in a staging environment before production deployment to prevent payment processing disruptions.

Incident Response

PCI DSS Requirement 12.10 requires a documented incident response plan. We develop your PCI-specific IR plan, conduct annual tabletop exercises, and provide 24/7 response capability for payment data breaches. If a compromise occurs, our incident response team handles containment, forensics, and coordination with your acquiring bank and payment brands.

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FAQ

PCI Managed IT Questions

What PCI DSS version do your services cover?
Our managed IT services are aligned with PCI DSS v4.0, which became mandatory in March 2025. We implement all new v4.0 requirements including targeted risk analysis, enhanced authentication, and the customized approach validation options. If you are still transitioning from v3.2.1, we handle the gap remediation as part of our managed service.
How do you reduce our PCI scope?
Scope reduction is our first priority. We implement network segmentation to isolate your cardholder data environment, migrate to tokenization where possible, and move to point-to-point encryption for payment terminals. These measures can reduce your PCI scope by 70% or more, which simplifies compliance, lowers assessment costs, and reduces your overall security risk.
Do you provide quarterly ASV scans?
Yes. We coordinate quarterly external vulnerability scans with an Approved Scanning Vendor as required by PCI DSS Requirement 11.3.2. We also perform internal vulnerability scans quarterly per Requirement 11.3.1. Any findings are remediated and rescanned within our managed service. Scan reports are maintained for your compliance documentation.
What industries do you serve for PCI compliance?
We serve any organization that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data including retail, e-commerce, restaurants, hotels, healthcare organizations with patient payment processing, and service providers. Our managed IT services adapt to your specific merchant level and SAQ type, whether you process 20,000 or 6 million transactions annually.

Simplify PCI Compliance

Get a free PCI DSS gap assessment from our team. We will evaluate your cardholder data environment, identify compliance gaps, and recommend the most cost-effective path to compliance.

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