Achieve PCI-DSS Compliance in 90 Days

Your roadmap from gap analysis to signed certification. Starting point: $2.9k (STACK Compass).

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What's Included in Your 90-Day Program

STACK Compass Assessment

Baseline audit of your current state: cardholder data environment (CDE) coverage, gaps, implementation effort.

$2,600

Control Mapping

Map PCI-DSS 12 requirements to your systems and processes. Identify quick wins vs. engineering work.

Included

Implementation Roadmap

Week-by-week plan: CDE segmentation, cardholder data protection, vulnerability scanning, access controls.

Included

Hands-On Support (Optional)

Named vCISO + project management + weekly check-ins. PCI-DSS-specific guidance included.

+$7,500–$11,000

Your 90-Day Timeline

Phase 1: Gap Analysis (Weeks 1–2)

Goal: Understand your CDE and compliance posture.

  • Run STACK Compass assessment for PCI-DSS 12 requirements
  • Map your cardholder data environment (CDE)
  • Identify gaps: missing controls, vulnerabilities, evidence
  • Estimate implementation effort per requirement
  • Determine scope for assessment (service provider vs. merchant)

Deliverable: PCI-DSS gap report (25–35 pages)

Phase 2: Roadmap (Week 3)

Goal: Define your path forward.

  • Map PCI-DSS requirements to your CDE
  • Create PCI policies and procedures (templates provided)
  • Plan cardholder data encryption and access controls
  • Define vulnerability scanning and penetration testing schedule
  • Align timeline with QSA audit schedule

Deliverable: Implementation roadmap + control mapping matrix

Phase 3: Implementation (Weeks 4–8)

Goal: Build your PCI compliance program.

  • Deploy PCI controls (segmentation, encryption, access controls, monitoring)
  • Implement cardholder data protection measures
  • Document control evidence and audit trails
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration testing
  • Run internal audits
  • Remediate findings

Deliverable: Completed control evidence + audit documentation

Phase 4: Assessment Ready (Weeks 9–12)

Goal: Pass your QSA assessment.

  • Final internal audit (find last-minute gaps)
  • Prepare for QSA assessment
  • Coordinate on scope and timeline
  • Receive PCI-DSS compliance attestation or report on compliance (ROC)

Deliverable: Attestation of Compliance (AOC) or Report on Compliance (ROC)

Why STACKVault Over Vanta?

5 Months Faster

90 days to assessment-ready vs. Vanta's 6+ months. Meet your compliance deadline.

1/10th the Cost

$2.6k (STACK Compass) + $7.5–11k (hands-on) = ~$10.1k–$13.6k total. Vanta: $30k+/year.

Payment-Focused

Specialized for payment card data protection, CDE segmentation, cardholder security controls.

Choose Your Engagement Model

Self-Service (DIY)

Price: $2,600 (STACK Compass)

Best if you have PCI expertise in-house or a strong security team.

Timeline: 120–180 days

Start with STACK Compass

Hands-On Acceleration (Recommended)

Price: $10,100–$13,600 total (Compass + Acceleration)

Named vCISO, weekly check-ins, CDE implementation guidance, QSA coordination.

Timeline: 90 days to assessment-ready

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Add Ongoing Support

Price: +$5,000–$10,000/month (CISO Office Hours)

After assessment, sustain your program with governance, policy reviews, and incident response.

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