PCI DSS Consultancy

Expert QSA-led consultancy to help your organisation achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance, protecting cardholder data and meeting payment industry obligations.

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Challenges we solve

Uncertain compliance status

You handle card payments but aren't sure whether your environment meets PCI DSS requirements, leaving you exposed to fines and data breaches.

Complex cardholder data environments

Multiple payment channels, third-party integrations, and distributed systems make it difficult to map your CDE and determine the right scope for assessment.

Lack of in-house security expertise

PCI DSS requirements are detailed and technical. Your team needs specialist guidance to interpret the standard, complete SAQs, and address non-compliance findings.

Compliance deadlines approaching

Your acquiring bank or payment brand requires evidence of compliance by a specific date, and you need a structured plan to get there on time.

What is PCI DSS Consultancy?

Claranet Cyber Security's PCI Consultancy service is delivered by Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) who bring deep expertise in the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Whether you're a merchant or a service provider, our team works closely with you to understand your payment environment and guide you through every stage of the compliance journey.

The service covers the full spectrum of PCI needs — from initial CDE mapping and gap analysis through to formal on-site QSA assessments and the completion of Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs), Reports on Compliance (ROCs), and Attestations of Compliance (AOCs).

Each engagement is carefully scoped around your specific payment channels, site locations, and compliance objectives. Claranet's rigorous methodology ensures that consultancy is delivered efficiently, with clear reporting and actionable recommendations that help you achieve — and maintain — compliance.

Key Benefits

CDE mapping, gap analysis, and assisted SAQs
QSA-led consultancy from Claranet Cyber Security
On-site QSA ROC assessments
Reports within 10 working days of engagement
Remediation guidance and re-assessment support
AES-256 encrypted handling of sensitive data

Why Claranet?

QSA Qualified Security Assessors

PCI SSC Approved QSA Company

10+ Years PCI consultancy experience

100% Reports quality assured

Service components

CDE Mapping

Identify and document all systems that store, process, or transmit cardholder data.

Gap Analysis

Assess your current controls against PCI DSS requirements with a graphical compliance summary.

Assisted SAQs

QSA-guided completion of the correct Self-Assessment Questionnaire for your payment environment.

On-site QSA Assessment

Formal on-site assessment resulting in Report on Compliance (ROC) and Attestation of Compliance (AOC).

PCI Credits

Flexible day-based consultancy credits for ongoing PCI advice and bespoke compliance support.

Technical capabilities

Structured scoping methodology

Every engagement starts with a detailed scoping exercise that maps your payment channels, identifies site visit requirements, and produces a clear Statement of Work with defined objectives and timescales.

Comprehensive compliance reporting

Reports include an executive summary, graphical compliance overview (for gap analysis), and detailed findings. All reports go through rigorous QA by senior colleagues before delivery.

Remediation support

When non-compliant requirements are identified, our QSAs provide detailed remediation advice and allow evidence review during the consultancy period. Re-assessment is available within one calendar month.

Secure data handling

All consultant laptops are encrypted to AES-256 standard. Sensitive data transfer mechanisms are agreed with your primary contact, and consultants avoid possessing personally identifiable information where possible.

Onsite and remote delivery

Consultancy is delivered onsite or remotely via Microsoft Teams between 09:00 and 17:30, Monday to Friday. Site visits are scheduled during the scoping phase with flexibility for stakeholder availability.

Documented methodologies

Each PCI service offering has a specific documented methodology shared during the sales process. Bespoke engagements can be tailored to unique compliance requirements and objectives.