Expert PCI QSA services, CREST-certified pentesting, and secure network transformation to defend against ransomware.
Cyber Faqs for Retail
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A QSA (Qualified Security Assessor) is a company certified by the PCI Security Standards Council to perform PCI DSS audits. If you are a merchant or service provider of a certain size (Level 1), you must have an annual Report on Compliance (ROC) completed by a QSA. We provide both the audit and the consultancy to help you pass.
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Using a third-party gateway greatly reduces your scope, but it doesn't eliminate it. You still need to complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), (e.g., SAQ A or SAQ A-EP), to attest that you are not handling card
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A "flat" network allows ransomware to spread from one infected device (e.g., a staff laptop) to your critical servers (like EPOS or databases) in seconds. Network segmentation creates digital walls between these areas. If one area is breached, the attack is contained, minimizing the "blast radius" and preventing a total shutdown.
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A PCI pentest has a specific, mandatory scope defined by the PCI DSS standard. It must test the security of your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) and how it's segmented from the rest of your network. A standard pentest might be broader, but a PCI-specific pentest is required for compliance.
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Yes. This is a common digital transformation project. We help retailers migrate legacy EPOS and stock management systems to modern, cloud-native solutions on AWS or Azure. This improves resilience, scalability, and, when built correctly, enhances your security and simplifies PCI compliance.



