PCI DSS v4.0.1 Compliance Assessment and Remediation
Multinational Retail Corporation • Retail • 12 months
Project Objective
Conduct a comprehensive PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance assessment, identify gaps, and develop a remediation roadmap to achieve compliance within a 12-month timeframe.
Methodologies & Approach
- •Detailed scoping exercise to identify all cardholder data environments
- •Gap analysis against all PCI DSS v4.0.1 requirements
- •Network segmentation testing and validation
- •Security architecture review of payment processing systems
- •Documentation review and development
- •Prioritized remediation planning based on risk and implementation complexity
- •Development of compensating controls where necessary
Outcomes & Results
- •Identified and documented 87 compliance gaps across 12 requirement domains
- •Reduced PCI scope by 30% through improved network segmentation
- •Developed comprehensive remediation roadmap with clear ownership and timelines
- •Implemented critical security controls within 90 days to address highest-risk findings
- •Achieved compliance with all priority requirements within 6 months
- •Successfully completed ROC (Report on Compliance) with QSA validation
- •Established continuous compliance monitoring program to maintain compliance status
Key Insights & Lessons Learned
- •Early stakeholder engagement is critical for successful GRC initiatives to ensure buy-in and alignment with business objectives.
- •A risk-based approach allows for more efficient resource allocation and prioritization of activities.
- •Regular communication of progress and value helps maintain executive support and program momentum.
- •Integration with existing business processes is essential for sustainable GRC programs.
- •Measuring and demonstrating value through metrics and KPIs is crucial for long-term program success.
Project Details
Company:
Multinational Retail Corporation
Retail
Year:
2022
Duration:
12 months
Related GRC Areas
Governance
Risk Management
Compliance
Policy Development
Security Controls
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