PrivSec Consulting

PrivSec Consulting

Speciality: Information Security and Privacy Consulting

United Kingdom 12 employees Publishes CVEs
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[01] About

PrivSec Consulting is a New Zealand-based IT services and security company specializing in privacy, risk assessments, audit, penetration testing, and security consulting; 9 employees, founded 2021, Wellington, NZ, with a focus on pragmatic security solutions for diverse clients.

We're here to keep your data secure. Whether you're a small start up, an established company, a service provider or a Government agency, it's all of our responsibility to keep our stakeholders data secure. PrivSec can help you achieve this through our pragmatic approach to information security and privacy. It's not about ticking the boxes, but instead about keeping data secure and within your risk tolerance. We have a full range of services to help you achieve this from risk assessments and audit through to consultancy and alignment activities.
[02] Services
Governance Risk & Compliance
Penetration Testing
AI Security
Configuration Reviews
Code Review
Privacy
Security Resilience Improvement Exercises
Security Awareness And Training
Alignment And Uplift Activities
PCI DSS
Consultancy And Advice
[03] Certifications
PCI DSS

PCI DSS Certification


Origin


The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created in 2004 by the major credit card companies: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. These companies formed the PCI Security Standards Council in 2006 to manage and evolve the standard. PCI DSS was developed in response to increasing credit card fraud and data breaches, establishing a unified set of security requirements for all organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder data. The goal was to create consistent security measures across the payment card industry to protect sensitive payment information.


Industry Value and Importance


PCI DSS compliance is mandatory for any business that handles credit card transactions, making it one of the most critical security standards in commerce today. The certification demonstrates that an organization has implemented robust security controls, including network protection, access management, encryption, and regular security testing. Non-compliance can result in severe consequences, including substantial fines (up to $100,000 per month), increased transaction fees, loss of payment processing privileges, and reputational damage following a breach. For IT professionals, PCI DSS expertise is highly valued as organizations across all industries need qualified personnel to implement, maintain, and audit these security controls.