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.
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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.
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PCI DSS-compliant AWS architecture for payment processing. Network segmentation, encryption, and access controls designed for financial payment systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PCI requires complete network isolation of payment systems. Building CDE with VPC, security groups, and NACLs that satisfy auditors is complex.
External Security Assessors (ESAs) audit your environment. We ensure your AWS architecture, logging, and documentation meet audit requirements.
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.
Multi-layer isolation: separate VPC for CDE, private subnets only, WAF blocking unapproved traffic, GuardDuty threat detection, and centralized logging.
Pre-audit assessments, documentation templates, remediation guidance, and coordination with your external security assessor. We ensure your first audit passes.
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