PCI DSS Compliance-as-a-Service: Secure Payments, Simplified
Struggling with the complexity and cost of PCI DSS? Intrix offers a scalable, subscription-based service to help retailers of all sizes achieve and maintain their compliance obligations
The Mandatory, Complex Burden of PCI DSS
If your business accepts, processes, stores, or transmits credit card information, compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is mandatory
Complex & Costly Burden
For low-margin retailers, PCI DSS is a heavy, ongoing burden that drains resources from core operations
Non-Compliance Isn't an Option
Non-compliance can mean heavy fines—or even losing the ability to process card payments
Intrix PCI DSS Compliance-as-a-Service
We simplify the path to compliance. Our service is a scalable, subscription-based solution designed to help retailers of all sizes achieve and maintain their PCI DSS obligations efficiently and cost-effectively
Initial Gap Assessment
We assess your current processes and technology to determine your readiness for PCI DSS compliance
Review of current payment processing infrastructure
Identify all systems that store, process, or transmit data
Gap analysis against all 12 PCI DSS requirements
Prioritized remediation roadmap with timelines
Policy & Documentation Support
We assist with developing the required policies and help you complete your annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
Custom PCI DSS policy templates tailored to your business
SAQ guidance and completion support for SAQ A, A-EP, D
Attestation of Compliance (AOC) support
Employee security awareness training materials
Quarterly Vulnerability Scans
We deliver the required PCI DSS vulnerability scans to proactively find and fix security weaknesses
PCI DSS Approved Scanning Vendor certified scans
Quarterly external vulnerability scans
Internal vulnerability scanning for cardholder data
Passing scan attestation reports for submission
Ongoing Advisory & Support
Your year-round PCI DSS compliance partner, providing continuous support and guidance
Dedicated compliance advisor assigned to your account
Guidance on scope reduction strategies
Support for payment processor
Updates on PCI DSS standard changes
Why Choose Intrix Compliance-as-a-Service?
Cost-Effective & Scalable
Subscription pricing brings enterprise-grade PCI compliance to any business size
Expert Guidance
Our PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) and certified professionals ensure you’re meeting the standard correctly the first time
Reduce Business Risk
Protect your payments and avoid costly compliance penalties
Continuous Compliance
Maintain your compliance year-round with ongoing monitoring, quarterly scans, and annual reassessments—not just a one-time audit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PCI DSS and who needs to comply?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Any organization that handles payment card data must comply, regardless of size or transaction volume.
Which SAQ (Self-Assessment Questionnaire) applies to my business?
The SAQ that applies depends on how your business processes payment card data. SAQ A is for merchants that have fully outsourced card processing to a PCI DSS compliant third party, SAQ C covers merchants using internet-connected payment applications with no electronic card data storage, and SAQ D applies to merchants that store card data electronically or do not qualify for any other SAQ type. Businesses processing more than six million transactions annually are classified as Level 1 and must undergo a full audit by a Qualified Security Assessor rather than completing an SAQ.
How often do I need to complete vulnerability scans?
PCI DSS requires both internal and external vulnerability scans to be performed at least once every three months. External scans must be conducted by a PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) and internal scans must be authenticated scans as of PCI DSS v4.0. Additional scans are also required after any significant changes to your environment. A minimum of four passing scans per year must be maintained to remain compliant.
Can you help us reduce our PCI compliance scope?
Reducing compliance scope limits the number of systems subject to PCI DSS controls, simplifying compliance and reducing cost. The most effective method is network segmentation, which isolates the Cardholder Data Environment from the rest of your network, as without segmentation your entire network is considered in scope. Additional strategies include tokenisation, which replaces card data with a non-sensitive identifier, and point-to-point encryption (P2PE), which removes card data from your environment at the point of capture.
What happens if we experience a data breach?
If a cardholder data breach occurs or is suspected, you must notify your acquiring bank and the relevant card brands, typically within 24 to 72 hours. The payment brands may require a forensic investigation conducted by a PCI SSC approved Payment Card Industry Forensic Investigator (PFI), and any merchant that experiences a breach is automatically elevated to Level 1 compliance, requiring a full QSA audit. Non-compliance fines imposed through acquiring banks can reach up to $100,000 per month, and the organisation may also face increased processing fees or loss of the ability to accept card payments.
How is this different from hiring a QSA for an annual audit?
An SAQ is a self-assessment that eligible merchants complete internally to validate their own PCI DSS compliance, whereas a QSA audit produces a formal Report on Compliance conducted by an independent Qualified Security Assessor approved by the PCI SSC. A QSA audit is mandatory for Level 1 merchants and provides a higher level of independent assurance than a self-assessment. For organisations that want independent verification without a full audit, a QSA can also assist with completing and validating an SAQ.
Focus on Your Customers, Not on Complex Regulations
Let Intrix handle your PCI DSS compliance so you can focus on growing your retail business. Contact us today to streamline your compliance journey