PCI DSS Readiness and Scope Validation

SansRisk Solutions provides PCI DSS readiness and scope validation assessments designed to help organizations accurately identify payment channels, confirm PCI scope and segmentation boundaries, and evaluate the effectiveness of technical and administrative controls prior to formal assessment activities. Engagements focus on evidence-based review of network architecture, data flows, system configurations, and supporting processes to reduce scope where appropriate, identify gaps early, and ensure organizations are prepared for QSA-led assessments, regulatory review, and ongoing compliance obligations.

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Assessments emphasize practical scoping decisions grounded in how cardholder data is actually processed, transmitted, and stored within the environment. This includes validation of network segmentation controls, review of firewall and routing configurations, evaluation of access controls, and confirmation that in-scope systems are clearly defined and consistently managed. Particular attention is given to common scoping and segmentation failures that can unintentionally expand PCI scope or introduce defensibility risks during formal assessment.

 

Deliverables are structured to support informed decision-making and defensible remediation planning. Findings are mapped directly to PCI DSS requirements, supported by objective evidence, and documented in a manner suitable for executive review, internal audit, and QSA validation. The goal is not only to identify gaps, but to provide organizations with clear, supportable insight into their PCI posture and a realistic path toward sustained compliance.