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PCI-DSS Complete Guide for Professional Services | ComplyDev

PCI-DSS. Security standard for entities that handle, process, or transmit payment card data Competent Authority: PCI Security Standards Council. Deadline: Ongoing compliance

Last updated: 13/03/2026

Key Points

  • 12 fundamental security requirements
  • Cardholder data network segmentation
  • Card data encryption (at rest and in transit)
  • Quarterly vulnerability scanning (ASV)
  • Annual penetration testing
  • Annual Attestation of Compliance (AoC)

What is PCI-DSS and how does it apply to Professional Services?

PCI-DSS. Security standard for entities that handle, process, or transmit payment card data Competent Authority: PCI Security Standards Council. Legal Basis: PCI-DSS v4.0 (effective March 31, 2024). Deadline: Ongoing compliance

Who in the Professional Services sector must comply with PCI-DSS?

PCI-DSS. Law firms, consultancies, accountants and auditors 5-200 employees. For Medium enterprises (50–249 employees) in the Professional Services sector, PCI-DSS compliance requires specific attention to: Key Requirements: 12 fundamental security requirements; Cardholder data network segmentation; Card data encryption (at rest and in transit).

Penalties for non-compliance with PCI-DSS

Penalties: Fines from card networks (Visa, Mastercard) up to $500K/month + revocation. Important: The PCI-DSS compliance deadline is approaching. Do not wait to start your assessment.

How to start your PCI-DSS compliance journey

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  • Check your PCI-DSS compliance for free. ComplyDev's AI-powered assessment analyses your Professional Services company against 111+ EU regulations in 20 minutes — no registration, no credit card.
  • For Medium enterprises (50–249 employees) in the Professional Services sector, PCI-DSS compliance requires specific attention to:
  • Complete Guide: PCI Security Standards Council. Deadline: Ongoing compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

PCI-DSS Key Requirements
12 fundamental security requirements; Cardholder data network segmentation; Card data encryption (at rest and in transit); Quarterly vulnerability scanning (ASV); Annual penetration testing; Annual Attestation of Compliance (AoC)
PCI-DSS Penalties
Fines from card networks (Visa, Mastercard) up to $500K/month + revocation
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