Security & Compliance
Q Solutions assists merchants with completing the PCI compliance process. Get help understanding your next steps and finding the right resources for your business.
A clearer path to PCI
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Find your PCI program
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Confirm what’s required
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Complete your next steps
Merchant support, with Q Solutions by your side.
Visit Merchant Resources to access PCI program logins. Unsure which program to use? Contact Q Solutions.
Understand the foundation
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) sets a baseline of technical and operational requirements to help protect payment account data.
It applies to organizations that store, process or transmit cardholder data, or can affect its security. Your payment environment and provider’s program determine the validation steps relevant to your business.
Practical help for merchants
Q Solutions helps you move from “Where do I start?” to a clearer understanding of what comes next.
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Start with Q Solutions for assistance with the PCI compliance process and help locating your program resources.
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Use our Merchant Resources page for PCI program logins, then follow the instructions for your provider.
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Have a question about the process? Contact Q Solutions so we can help you identify the appropriate next step.
Your PCI journey
Start with the requirements assigned by your PCI program. Keep payment security part of day-to-day operations after completing validation.
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Identify how your business accepts payments and confirm your validation requirements with your provider.
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Your program may direct eligible merchants to a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and may require vulnerability scans. Follow the guidance for your environment.
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Address outstanding items, complete the required validation and submit through your assigned program.
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Review your responsibilities when systems or payment methods change, and follow your provider’s ongoing requirements.
Build security into every day
People, processes and technology all play a role in payment security.
Train your team to recognize suspicious messages and follow secure payment procedures.
Limit access to those who need it. Keep clear policies and review them as your business changes.
Change default passwords, secure remote access with multifactor authentication and install software updates promptly.
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