Client Overview

  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Objective: Achieve PCI-DSS compliance to secure cardholder data.
  • Challenge: Complex infrastructure, legacy systems, and multiple global data centers with high transaction volumes.

Informatrix IT Team Role

  • Function: Informatrix IT solution private limited specializing in infrastructure security, compliance, and 24/7 monitoring.
  • Goal: Assist the client in achieving PCI-DSS compliance by providing secure infrastructure solutions, real-time monitoring, and compliance management.


Project Approach and Key Actions

1. Assessment and Scope Definition

  • Conducted a comprehensive PCI-DSS gap analysis with the client’s compliance team.

  • Defined the cardholder data environment (CDE) scope to target systems handling payment data.

2. Network Segmentation and Data Security

  • Segmented the network to isolate the CDE, focusing compliance controls on critical assets.

  • Deployed encryption protocols, tokenization, and data masking for data protection in transit and at rest.

3. Access Control and Identity Management

  • Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to restrict access.

  • Established regular access audits and policies to maintain secure access.

4. Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response

  • Configured 24/7 monitoring using a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system for real-time threat detection.

  • Set up an incident response framework to quickly address potential security incidents.

5. Audit and Compliance Readiness

  • Performed pre-audit checks, conducted quarterly internal audits, and managed audit documentation.

  • Supported staff training to increase security awareness and mitigate risk from human error.

  • Supported staff training to increase security awareness and mitigate risk from human error.


Results and Outcomes

  • Achieved PCI-DSS Compliance: Successfully passed PCI-DSS audits, validating a secure environment for cardholder data.
  • Enhanced Security Posture: Reduced vulnerabilities and improved security across the payment infrastructure.
  • Cost Savings: Network segmentation reduced compliance costs by limiting the audit scope.
  • Rapid Threat Detection: Real-time monitoring enabled prompt responses to security incidents, minimizing risks.


Key Takeaways

  • Collaboration is Essential: Close coordination with the client’s internal teams ensured effective compliance and security.
  • Focused Security Controls: Network segmentation and role-based access restricted PCI scope, making compliance more manageable.
  • Proactive Compliance Management: Continuous monitoring, training, and pre-audit checks ensured ongoing compliance readiness and robust security.