AccessIT Group

AccessIT Group

Speciality: Comprehensive Penetration Testing

King of Prussia, United States 98 employees
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[01] About

AccessIT Group is a cybersecurity-focused IT services and consulting company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; 63 employees, $15M revenue, founded 2001, providing security solutions including penetration testing, cloud security, and risk advisory, with a focus on advanced security services and AWS marketplace support.

AccessIT Group is a specialized cybersecurity solutions provider offering a full range of advanced security services that assist organizations with the design, implementation and operation of their security program and infrastructure. We focus on cloud, risk management, compliance and implementation services, working with organizations to address the evolving complexities of cyberthreats. With over 20 years of experience and relationships with leading technology partners, we help you find the most appropriate technologies for implementation in your environment. Our cybersecurity experts operate as an extension to your team and help you identify the technologies and practices needed to protect your organization and your client data. AccessIT Group maintains the highest level of industry and manufacturer certifications. Our seasoned engineers and sales staff are experts in the field of cyber and information security, with knowledge derived from real life enterprise deployments. Today, AccessIT Group stands as the premier cybersecurity partner in our region, maintaining a strong presence with offices strategically located in King of Prussia, PA, Parsippany, NJ, New York, NY, Columbia, MD, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Orlando, FL, and Chicago, IL.
[02] Services
Adaptive Team Augmentation
Cloud Security & Architecture
Governance Risk & Compliance
Identity & Access Management
Network & Application Security
Strategy & Transformation
Threat Detection & Response
Vulnerability Management & Pen Testing
Security Awareness & Education
[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.

HIPAA Compliance
Report On Compliance (roc)
Qualified Security Assessor (qsa)