PCI Scope Management
Every system that stores or processes card data is in scope. We reduce scope by using tokenization, SAQ-A architectures (minimal scope), and AWS-managed services.
Cloud Compliance Services
PCI DSS Compliance Services for Fintech
PCI DSS compliance is mandatory for any fintech handling credit card data. We design payment-compliant AWS architectures that reduce your PCI scope and eliminate non-compliance risks.
- A signal or assessment finding arrives.
- Detection stays on, not a one-off scan.
- Assess ranks the finding and its blast radius.
- Containment changes IAM, network, or workload scope.
- Production changes wait for a named owner and a change window.
- The posture that remains is the one you can show an auditor.
Key Challenges We Solve
Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) Isolation
PCI requires complete network isolation of payment systems. Building CDE with VPC, security groups, and NACLs that satisfy auditors is complex.
PCI Audit Readiness
External Security Assessors (ESAs) audit your environment. We ensure your AWS architecture, logging, and documentation meet audit requirements.
Our Approach
PCI-Scope-Reduced Architecture
Use AWS Payment Cryptography or third-party tokenization to remove card data from your scope. Deploy SAQ-A-EP (minimal scope) payment systems using API Gateway + Lambda.
Defense-in-Depth for CDE
Multi-layer isolation: separate VPC for CDE, private subnets only, WAF blocking unapproved traffic, GuardDuty threat detection, and centralized logging.
PCI Audit Preparation
Pre-audit assessments, documentation templates, remediation guidance, and coordination with your external security assessor. We ensure your first audit passes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can serverless architecture be PCI DSS compliant?
Yes. Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB are all PCI DSS compliant when configured properly (encryption, logging, access controls). Serverless can reduce your PCI scope because AWS manages the OS and infrastructure layers.
What is a SAQ-A-EP architecture on AWS?
SAQ-A-EP (Simplified Assessment Questionnaire A-EP) is the smallest PCI scope option for merchants. You accept payments via a payment processor API (e.g., Stripe, Square). Your AWS architecture validates but does not process card data. We design Lambda + API Gateway systems that are SAQ-A-EP compliant.
How long does PCI DSS compliance take?
Initial assessment: 2-4 weeks. Implementation: 3-6 weeks. First external audit: 2-4 weeks (once architecture is ready). Most companies achieve PCI compliance within 3-4 months from project start.
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