Mastercard BRAM and Visa VIRP Compliance Program
Online Payment Gateway Provider • Financial Technology • 7 months
Project Objective
Implement comprehensive compliance program addressing Mastercard Business Risk Assessment and Mitigation (BRAM) and Visa Integrity Risk Program (VIRP) requirements, integrated with existing PCI DSS compliance framework.
Methodologies & Approach
- •Comprehensive assessment of current merchant onboarding and monitoring processes
- •Gap analysis against BRAM and VIRP requirements
- •Development of enhanced due diligence procedures for high-risk merchants
- •Implementation of transaction monitoring system for detecting suspicious activities
- •Creation of merchant risk scoring methodology
- •Development of compliance reporting framework for card brand requirements
- •Integration with existing PCI DSS compliance program
Tools & Technologies
Mastercard BRAM documentation
Visa VIRP requirements
Transaction monitoring system
Risk scoring algorithm
Merchant onboarding platform
Compliance management system
Outcomes & Results
- •Developed comprehensive merchant risk assessment methodology covering 15+ risk factors
- •Implemented enhanced due diligence process for high-risk merchants, reducing onboarding of prohibited merchants by 100%
- •Deployed transaction monitoring system capable of identifying suspicious patterns with 92% accuracy
- •Reduced false positives in transaction monitoring by 65% through refined rule sets
- •Created integrated compliance dashboard covering PCI DSS, BRAM, and VIRP requirements
- •Successfully passed Mastercard and Visa compliance reviews with zero findings
- •Reduced compliance-related chargebacks by 78% within 6 months of implementation
Key Insights & Lessons Learned
- •Early stakeholder engagement is critical for successful PCI DSS initiatives to ensure buy-in and alignment with business objectives.
- •A risk-based approach to implementation allows for more efficient resource allocation and prioritization of activities.
- •Clear documentation and evidence collection processes are essential for successful PCI DSS assessments.
- •Integration with existing business processes is essential for sustainable compliance programs.
- •Continuous monitoring and testing are key to maintaining compliance between formal assessments.
PCI DSS Requirements Addressed
Requirement 1
Network Security
Requirement 2
System Configuration
Requirement 3
Data Protection
Requirement 4
Transmission Security
Requirement 5
Malware Protection
Requirement 6
Secure Development
Requirement 7
Access Control
Requirement 8
Authentication
Requirement 9
Physical Security
Requirement 10
Logging & Monitoring
Requirement 11
Security Testing
Requirement 12
Security Policy
Project Details
Company:
Online Payment Gateway Provider
Financial Technology
Year:
2021
Duration:
7 months
PCI DSS Focus Areas
PCI DSS v4.0.1
Compliance
Security Controls
Assessment
Card Brand Compliance
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