Description
PCI DSS Internal Audit Services
By Sherlocked Security – Qualified & Independent Auditors
Full Service Description
Organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder data face elevated cybersecurity, fraud, and regulatory risks. Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is critical to protecting sensitive payment information, preventing data breaches, and maintaining trust across the payment ecosystem.
Sherlocked Security provides independent PCI DSS Internal Audit services through the Make Audit Easy platform, helping organizations assess the effectiveness of their PCI DSS controls and the overall security of their Cardholder Data Environment (CDE).
Our audit adopts a risk-based and controls-driven approach, evaluating governance frameworks, security policies, technical safeguards, operational procedures, and third-party dependencies in line with applicable PCI DSS requirements. Both technical and process-level controls are reviewed to ensure sustainable and practical compliance.
The engagement delivers clear insights into compliance gaps, control weaknesses, and payment security risks, along with practical and prioritized recommendations to strengthen cardholder data protection and improve audit readiness.
| Basic | Standard | Enterprise | Advance | |
| Audit Mode | Virtual Only | Virtual + Onsite | Virtual + Onsite | Virtual + Onsite |
| Locations Covered | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| Total Cities covered | NA | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Virtual Audit Coverage | 3 Locations | 3 Locations | 3 Locations | 5 Locations |
| Onsite Audit Coverage | NA | 2 Locations (Only one City) |
4 Locations (Any two Cities – PAN India Tier 1/2) |
5 Locations (3 Cities – PAN India Tier 1/2) |
| Add On | ||||
| Additional Virtual Location | 10% Per location |
7% Per Location |
7% Per Location |
5% Per Location |
| Additional Onsite Location (Same City) | NA | 15% Per Location |
15% Per Location |
10% Per Location |
| Additional Onsite (Another City, 1 location) | NA | NA | +20% per location | +15 % per location |
| Timeline | ||||
| Audit Timeline | 3–11 Days | 5–11 Days | 7–20 Days | 7–20 Days |
| Post-Audit Support | 5 Months | 5 Months | 7 Months | 11 Months |
Key Audit Coverage
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PCI DSS governance, roles & responsibilities
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Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) identification & scoping
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Network security & segmentation controls
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Secure configuration & system hardening
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Identity & access management
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Encryption & cryptographic key management
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Vulnerability & patch management
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Logging, monitoring & incident response
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Third-party & service provider risk management
Who This Service Is For
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E-commerce & digital payment platforms
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Retail, hospitality & service organizations
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Fintechs, payment gateways & processors
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Organizations handling cardholder data
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Businesses preparing for PCI DSS certification audits
Why Sherlocked Security
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Strong expertise in PCI DSS & payment security audits
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Independent, objective, and technically sound assessments
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Practical, remediation-focused audit recommendations
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Alignment with PCI DSS and ISO 27001 best practices
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Seamless engagement via Make Audit Easy
Outcome
A comprehensive PCI DSS internal audit that identifies compliance gaps, reduces cardholder data risks, and strengthens payment security while supporting successful external PCI DSS assessments.
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