PCI DSS One solution for all of your PCI DSS and audit needs You can have it all, from user-friendly PCI DSS compliance software, smart automation, and a reliable audit partner that delivers third-party validated peace of mind. Manage all of your PCI compliance needs without leaving the platform. Talk to an expert icon-arrow PCI DSS modernized Payment card data security like you’ve never seen before Say goodbye to your prior PCI DSS compliance pains with Thoropass’s AI-infused software and expert guidance. The software helps protect stored cardholder data and check off all the operational and technical requirements you need—minus the spreadsheets, messy version control, or manual updates. QSAC on hand Level 1 quality for every level of your organization As a Qualified Security Assessor Company (QSAC), Thoropass helps you demonstrate rigor from Level 4 to Level 1 with a single auditor inside a single platform. Everything PCI High-quality PCI DSS audits. Period. Not all compliance audits are alike; Quality matters. Ensure your software complies with the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) by synchronizing everything in one place. Integrations Automation Guidance Synchronize your stack A compliance solution that works for–and with–you Streamline your PCI DSS compliance audits with a solution that effortlessly captures detailed configurations from your technology stack, ensuring the development and maintenance of secure systems. Provide concrete evidence of compliance within your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE). Explore our ecosystem icon-arrow Save time and money Streamlined evidence collection for all 12 requirements Thoropass’s PCI DSS solution will automate monitors that pull in high volumes of detailed data required for all 12 PCI DSS requirements—so you can dedicate headcount and resources to growing your business. Explore our platform icon-arrow Augment your team Support that feels like an extension of your team Thoropass’s experts are like a GPS system for your PCI compliance journey. By delivering clear action items and guidance, you can implement appropriate security controls and navigate the entire end-to-end compliance process, friction-free. Meet our experts icon-arrow A comprehensive approach “The Thoropass platform provides a seamless and comprehensive approach” “It’s hard to imagine we will ever use a vendor other than Thoropass for compliance” — Josh Horowitz, CTO at Stylo Read the case study All-in-one solution “The best part of the platform is having everything compliance-related in one centralized repository” “that allows workflow and collaboration with the entire team.” — Patrick Steward at Belong For Me Read the case study Seamless audit experience “Get the audit done in a fraction of the time…” “As a founder, my time is very valuable…” – Christopher Phillips, Co-Founder and CTO at Capitalize Read the case study Streamlined workflows “We were seeking a solution that could streamline our compliance processes, reduce manual effort, and automate workflows” “to ensure we meet all regulatory requirements efficiently.” — Emily Ingram, Business Development and QA Manager at TN Outsourcing Read the case study Highest level of quality Work with Thoropass to build trust at every level PCI DSS compliance can differ from solution to solution. Only Thoropass provides you with high-quality PCI DSS audits that ensure data security and match our industry-leading automation. Scoping Scope validation for your business We confirm your merchant level based on your CDEs, annual transactions, and unique business case. Onboarding Onboard, integrate, and get started Between the pre-build integrations and seamless onboarding, you’ll be up and running with your own custom roadmap before you know it. Implementation 12 clear steps to implementation PCI’s 12 requirements are explained and attained through detailed action items and expert consultation. Assessment Achieve third-party validation of PCI compliance Meet with your QSA on Day One for a walkthrough and observation leading all the way to PCI compliance. Get started There's a better way to do PCI DSS compliance Better outcomes start by combining automation and assessment in one solution. Talk to an expert icon-arrow-long Previous Next Build trust today with PCI compliance Companies do more business with trusted vendors PCI DSS attained through a qualified QSAC is a business differentiator and accelerator, especially in managing and protecting sensitive payment card data. PCI DSS compliance helps protect stored cardholder data, making it easier to manage and safeguard this sensitive information from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. With Thoropass, achieving and maintaining compliance has never been easier. Talk to an expert icon-arrow Frequently asked questions What is PCI DSS? PCI compliance refers to adhering to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). These information security standards apply to any entity that processes, stores, or transmits credit card information. The payment card brands mandate the standards. Compliance is enforced by these payment card brands and acquiring banks. What are the four PCI DSS merchant levels? The levels of PCI compliance for merchants and service providers are as follows: Level 1: Process over 6 million transactions a year across all channels Level 2: Between 1 and 6 million transactions annually across all channels Level 3: Between 20,000 and 1 million online transactions annually Level 4: Fewer than 20,000 online transactions a year, or any merchant processing up to 1 million regular transactions per year How can my organization maintain compliance with PCI DSS to avoid a data breach? In order to safeguard your organization against data breaches, it’s important to maintain PCI DSS compliance—it isn’t a one-off event but a continuous process. It involves: Continuous monitoring Updating security measures Conducting frequent PCI scanning Penetration testing Event log monitoring Yearly audits and quarterly external vulnerability scans are instrumental in scrutinizing an organization’s security posture, proactively addressing weaknesses to prevent them from snowballing into larger issues, and thus aiding in sustained PCI DSS compliance. One can engage information security consultants, cybersecurity auditors, and QSAs to take advantage of their expertise in upholding PCI DSS compliance and strengthening security protection. What are the benefits of using PCI DSS compliance software? Certifications and security requirements are always evolving in order to keep high standards of protection. A PCI DSS compliance software, like Thoropass, can evolve and scale with you, offering support on an ongoing basis and ensuring you’re always up to date. It helps protect cardholder data by implementing various strategies such as maintaining firewall configurations, encrypting data transmissions, and restricting access based on business needs. For example, Thoropass will perform workshops with your team each quarter to ensure best practices and bidirectional awareness across a number of impending changes, such as: Changes in any PCI security standards Your CDE evolving due to your product roadmap Any other business operational change that may bear on your compliance with PCI DSS What's the role of a PCI DSS qualified security assessor (PCI DSS QSA)? A qualified security assessor (QSA) plays a key role in PCI DSS compliance by evaluating and improving card payment security within organizations. With the continuous evolution of digital threats, a QSA’s role is more crucial than ever in safeguarding sensitive cardholder data. As the watchdogs of the payment card industry, Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) bear the responsibility of: Evaluating and verifying an organization’s compliance with PCI DSS standards and requirements Helping safeguard cardholder data by conducting PCI DSS assessments Conducting thorough reviews to ensure the organization’s information security policy aligns with these requirements Preparing formal Report on Compliance (RoC) documents for organizations with detailed assessment of the organization’s compliance status Providing guidance to help businesses stay ahead in the rapidly changing landscape of PCI DSS and assist organizations in understanding the PCI DSS requirements and how they apply to their specific environments