Report on Compliance (ROC) for Newsman
Newsman Ltd. • E-commerce • 4 months
Project Objective
Lead and complete a full PCI DSS Report on Compliance (ROC) for Newsman Ltd., validating compliance across all applicable v4.0 requirements, including comprehensive documentation, evidence collection, and assessor readiness.
Methodologies & Approach
- •Comprehensive scoping of the cardholder data environment
- •Detailed gap analysis against all PCI DSS v4.0 requirements
- •Evidence collection and documentation for all applicable controls
- •Coordination with internal teams for control implementation and validation
- •Preparation of formal documentation for QSA review
- •Facilitation of assessor interviews and evidence reviews
- •Management of remediation activities for identified gaps
- •Final report preparation and executive presentation
Tools & Technologies
PCI DSS v4.0 Standard Documentation
Evidence collection portal
Compliance tracking system
Documentation templates
Network scanning and security testing tools
Compliance management platform
Outcomes & Results
- •Successfully completed full ROC with positive QSA validation
- •Documented compliance with all 12 PCI DSS requirement domains
- •Reduced evidence collection time by 35% through streamlined processes
- •Implemented remediation for all identified gaps within required timeframes
- •Established clear documentation standards for future assessments
- •Created sustainable evidence collection process integrated with BAU activities
- •Received commendation from QSA on documentation quality and completeness
- •Achieved executive sign-off with zero outstanding compliance issues
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:
Newsman Ltd.
E-commerce
Year:
2022
Duration:
4 months
PCI DSS Focus Areas
PCI DSS v4.0.1
Compliance
Security Controls
Assessment
PCI DSS Assessment
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