PCI DSS Implementation Services

Description

By Sherlocked Security – Payment & Cyber Risk Specialists

Full Service Description

Payment environments face constant threats from fraud, malware, and data breaches. PCI DSS defines mandatory security controls to safeguard cardholder data across payment ecosystems.

Sherlocked Security delivers PCI DSS Implementation Services through the Make Audit Easy platform, supporting organizations in implementing secure payment controls and achieving compliance readiness.

Our approach is risk-driven and control-focused, covering PCI DSS requirements related to network security, access control, monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident handling. The service integrates payment security with broader cybersecurity governance.

Feature	Basic	Standard	Enterprise	Advance
Mode	Virtual Only	Virtual + Onsite	Virtual + Multi-City Onsite	Virtual + Extended Multi-City Onsite
Locations Covered	3	5	7	10
Total Cities Covered	NA	1	2	3
Virtual Coverage	3 Locations	3 Locations	3 Locations	5 Locations
Onsite Coverage	Not Included	2 Locations (1 City)	4 Locations (2 Cities – PAN India Tier 1/2)	5 Locations (3 Cities – PAN India Tier 1/2)
CDE Scoping	Basic CDE Identification	Structured CDE Scoping	Multi-Site CDE Architecture Review	Enterprise-Level CDE Segmentation Design
Gap Assessment Level	High-Level Requirement Review	Detailed Requirement Mapping	Control Validation & Testing	Advanced Control Validation & Optimization
Network Security Controls	Firewall Policy Review	Segmentation & Rule Review	Segmentation Testing Support	Architecture Optimization & Zero Trust Advisory
Vulnerability Management	Policy Templates	Vulnerability Process Alignment	Remediation Tracking Framework	Advanced Risk-Based Vulnerability Model
Access Control & Authentication	Basic Access Policy	MFA & Access Framework Alignment	Privileged Access Governance	Advanced Identity & Monitoring Controls
Logging & Monitoring	Logging Guidance	Log Management Framework	SIEM Advisory Support	Continuous Monitoring Model
Secure Configuration	Advisory Templates	Configuration Baseline Alignment	Configuration Validation	Hardening & Optimization Review
Internal Audit / Pre-Assessment	1 (Virtual)	2 (Virtual + Onsite)	Mock Audit Simulation	Unlimited Pre-Assessments (During Engagement)
QSA / Audit Coordination	Readiness Checklist	Audit Coordination Support	Full Assessment Support	End-to-End Audit & Remediation Support
Add-On
Additional Virtual Location	10%	7%	7%	5%
Additional Onsite (Same City)	NA	15%	15%	10%
Additional Onsite (Another City)	NA	NA	20%	15%
Timeline
Project Timeline	15 Days	15 days to 2 Month	2 to 4 Month	4 Month
Post-Implementation Support	1 Months	3 Months	7 Months	11 Months

*TC

Key Implementation Coverage

PCI DSS scope definition & gap assessment
Card data environment (CDE) identification
Secure network & segmentation controls
Identity, access & authentication management
Data protection & encryption mechanisms
Monitoring, logging & incident response
Vulnerability scanning & penetration testing support
Policy, SOP & compliance documentation

Who This Service Is For

Digital payment & fintech platforms
E-commerce & SaaS businesses
Payment processors & service providers
Organizations seeking PCI DSS readiness

Why Sherlocked Security

Deep expertise in cyber & payment security
Independent, implementation-focused delivery
Practical, assessor-aligned compliance outputs
Alignment with PCI DSS v4.0 & ISO standards
Simple engagement via Make Audit Easy

Outcome

A structured and defensible PCI DSS implementation that strengthens payment security and reduces compliance risk.

Additional information

Audit Service Plan	I. Basic, II. Standard, III. Enterprise, IV. Advance
Base City or Zone	Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi (NCR), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Zone – East, Zone – North, Zone – South, Zone – West