Design the data path
Identify where cardholder data is collected, transmitted, processed, stored, logged, and supported.
Reduce unnecessary card-data exposure with PCI Level 1 service-provider operations, tokenization, hosted and embedded patterns, access control, and auditable processes.
Identify where cardholder data is collected, transmitted, processed, stored, logged, and supported.
Use hosted fields, redirects, tokenization, segmentation, and least-privilege access where they fit.
Apply user management, monitoring, patching, testing, incident response, and evidence processes.
Confirm the applicable SAQ or assessment approach with a qualified security assessor.
Final availability and configuration are confirmed against the business model, markets, providers, and implementation scope.
Talk with a team that understands the commercial, technical, risk, and operating sides of payments.