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PCI DSS is a globally recognized security standard designed to protect payment card data. It requires businesses that store, process, or transmit cardholder information to implement strong security controls, reduce fraud risk, and safeguard sensitive data across all systems and processes.

Achieving PCI DSS certification significantly reduces the risk of breaches, strengthens customer trust, enhances brand credibility, and supports compliance with industry requirements—helping organizations avoid costly fines, fraud losses, and reputational damage.

Coral has been advising clients since 2010, offering deep expertise, accelerated compliance, and fewer security gaps. Our proven methodologies help organizations avoid costly missteps, strengthen payment data protection, streamline audits, and achieve a smooth, successful certification tailored to their needs.

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PCI DSS Consulting Engagement Phases

Here is a brief overview of al the phases involves in implementing PCI DSS certification.

Phase I - Scoping

Scoping involves:

Understanding the business and the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE)
Mapping Data Flows
Network Segmentation Readiness
Systems in Scope
Applicable and Not applicable list of controls

Phase II - Gap Analysis and Risk Assessment

Based on the outcome of phase I, a combination of approaches is applied by Coral PCI DSS consultants to conduct the gap analysis.

Assessing strengths and weaknesses of the applicable requirements
System-wise control and configuration checks
identify and report system weakness along with detailed recommendations

Phase III - Implementation Support

In this phase, Coral PCI DSS Consultants assist clients in the implementation of the following:

Optimization of current configurations such as access, change and patch management requirements
Implementation of tools that are identified as gaps
Documentation involves sharing and discussing 20+ policies and procedures across domains involving PCI DSS governance starting with asset identification
Risks identified in the gap analysis are tracked toward decision-making and closure. Some risks are quick wins, whereas others may take longer to close. - If the gaps are more, this phase can be longer

Phase IV - Internal Audit and Management Review

In this phase, Coral PCI DSS Consultants will provide an independent opinion about the successful implementation, with additional recommendations if any.
Internal Audit involves verifying the effectiveness of the implemented lifecycle controls through interviews with system verification of applicable controls,
A formal report is published for the management team.
We facilitate reviews with the management to ensure that the initial PCI DSS control objectives and goals are achieved.

Summary

At this stage:

As a result of undergoing these phases, Coral has assisted the client in fulfilling all applicable requirements for PCI DSS.
Each of the PCI DSS certification requirements has been completed by a combination of one or more configuration, tools, policies, responsibilities, reports, records, technology, and automation.
The organization now has a plan that demonstrates its continued commitment like any other business function
At this stage, the organization is ready to invite external QSA to certify them to PCI DSS certification