PCI DSS
Cardholder data protected.
Compliance demonstrated.
If your organization stores, processes, transmits, or impacts the security of payment card data, PCI DSS compliance is mandatory — not optional. Our team of industry experts will help you navigate the complexities of the Data Security Standard, ensuring you understand the requirements and can meet your security and compliance goals without all the headaches.
Market leaders choose Johanson Group:
Experienced Practitioners
Our audit team brings decades of combined experience across security and compliance frameworks — seasoned practitioners, not junior staff learning on your engagement.
Platform Experts
Former GRC platform experts on staff. We audit inside your existing tools — no manual exports, no spreadsheets.
Integrated Audits
Your CSM and audit project lead guide the engagement from kickoff to final report — one seamless experience.
Expert Network
Tap into our trusted ecosystem of MSP and vCISO partners to strengthen your full security posture — not just your audit.
PCI DSS Services
Find the right PCI DSS service for your organization.
Whether you're a Level 1 merchant requiring a full QSA-led ROC, a payment service provider building compliance from the ground up, or an e-commerce business navigating the new v4.0.1 script security requirements, every engagement is scoped to your situation.
- PCI DSS Report on Compliance (ROC)
A full QSA-led assessment of your Cardholder Data Environment against all applicable PCI DSS v4.0.1 requirements. Required for Level 1 merchants and Level 1 service providers. Produces a ROC and Attestation of Compliance (AOC) for demonstarting your compliance posture.
- Full QSA-led on-site and remote assessment across all applicable PCI DSS v4.0.1 requirements
- CDE scoping confirmed before fieldwork begins — preventing scope gaps and false compliance findings
- Pre-assessment readiness review identifying gaps before formal ROC fieldwork — remediating before findings, not after
- All 64 new PCI DSS v4.0 requirements assessed — including expanded MFA, payment page script security, and targeted risk analysis
- Quarterly ASV scan results reviewed and incorporated into ROC evidence package
- Network segmentation testing to validate CDE isolation from out-of-scope systems per PCI SSC guidance
- Signed ROC and Attestation of Compliance (AOC) issued — formatted for acquirer and card brand submission
- Dedicated CSM coordinating all program deliverables, deadlines, and acquirer submissions
- Annual PCI DSS Compliance Program
A managed annual compliance program covering your full PCI DSS cycle — gap assessment, remediation guidance, SAQ or ROC coordination, ASV scans, penetration test oversight, and ongoing advisory as your environment changes. Everything in one engagement, one team, one annual cycle.
- Annual gap assessment against all applicable PCI DSS v4.0.1 requirements for your merchant or service provider level
- Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) scoping review — confirming systems in scope and identifying scope reduction opportunities
- SAQ type selection and completion assistance for Levels 2–4 merchants and applicable service providers
- Quarterly ASV external vulnerability scanning with remediation guidance and re-scanning to achieve clean passing results
- Annual penetration testing oversight covering internal and external CDE networks per Requirement 11.4
- Dedicated CSM coordinating all program deliverables, deadlines, and acquirer submissions
4 simple steps
Effortless Process, Continuous Supply
Every Johanson Group PCI DSS engagement follows a structured four-phase approach — tailored to your merchant level, payment environment , and specific compliance requirements
Scoping & CDE Definition
Our QSAs validate your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) to ensure that all people, processes, third-parties, and technologies that store, process, or transmit, or impact the security of cardholder data are accurately defined. Accurate scoping is the foundation of PCI compliance; over-scoping inflates cost, under-scoping creates risk.
Gap Assessment
A systematic review of your controls against all applicable PCI DSS v4.0.1 requirements. Every gap is documented with clear remediation guidance prioritized by risk and effort. Our team works closely with many of the largest GRC compliance platforms; we leverage this experience to provide efficient and cost-effective assessment services.
Remediation & Validation
Our industry veterans guide your team through remediating identified gaps and provide tactics and strategies to help you limit scope and minimize risk.
Assessment & Reporting
QSA-led Report on Compliance (ROC) for Level 1 entities, or SAQ assistance review for Levels 2–4. We can assist in generation of required annual compliance documentation including Reports on Compliance, Self-Assessment Questionnaires, and Attestations of Compliance (AOC).
Additional Services
SOC 2
The standard trust report for technology companies. Demonstrates that your security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, privacy and data handling controls meet rigorous AICPA standards.
For: SaaS, cloud, and software companies selling to enterprise buyers
ISO 27001
The internationally recognized information security management standard. Required by enterprise and government buyers globally — and a strong differentiator in competitive deals.
For: Companies operating globally or selling into regulated international markets
ISO 42001
The world's first AI management system standard - helping organizations demonstrate responsible, ethical, and secure use of artificial intelligence to enterprise buyers and regulators.The privacy standard for cloud processors handling personal data — demonstrates to customers and regulators that PII is managed responsibly in your cloud environment.
For: AI companies, ML platforms, and enterprises deploying AI systems
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"Johanson Group has performed all of our SOC audits professionally, communicated well during the engagement, and delivered the reports within the expected time frames."
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"The auditors we worked with were focused, friendly, and professional. We've spoken to many companies in this area before deciding for Johanson Group."
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"They set clear expectations around the audit process and were very flexible working around our schedules. Johanson Group was a true partner. Very flexible and communicative throughout our audit process.""
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"The coordination from their account management to the actual auditors and then the final follow-up on the operational and finance side was very well coordinated and seamless. It's very easy to work with them, and they create a lot of predictability in achieving our desired business outcomes."
"The communication has been great, and we have a very good portal to manage our data on, which altogether works out best for us. We appreciate everything they offer as part of our audit process."
"I truly appreciate Johanson Group's affordable pricing, which was a significant factor in my decision to transition from another provider. Overall, my experience with Johanson Group has been positive, as evidenced by my willingness to rate them a perfect 10 for recommendations."
"Johanson Group has performed all of our SOC audits professionally, communicated well during the engagement, and delivered the reports within the expected time frames."
"The auditors we worked with were focused, friendly, and professional. We've spoken to many companies in this area before deciding for Johanson Group."
"They set clear expectations around the audit process and were very flexible working around our schedules. Johanson Group was a true partner. Very flexible and communicative throughout our audit process.""
"The coordination from their account management to the actual auditors and then the final follow-up on the operational and finance side was very well coordinated and seamless. It's very easy to work with them, and they create a lot of predictability in achieving our desired business outcomes."
"The communication has been great, and we have a very good portal to manage our data on, which altogether works out best for us. We appreciate everything they offer as part of our audit process."
"I truly appreciate Johanson Group's affordable pricing, which was a significant factor in my decision to transition from another provider. Overall, my experience with Johanson Group has been positive, as evidenced by my willingness to rate them a perfect 10 for recommendations."
"Johanson Group has performed all of our SOC audits professionally, communicated well during the engagement, and delivered the reports within the expected time frames."
"The auditors we worked with were focused, friendly, and professional. We've spoken to many companies in this area before deciding for Johanson Group."
"They set clear expectations around the audit process and were very flexible working around our schedules. Johanson Group was a true partner. Very flexible and communicative throughout our audit process.""
"The coordination from their account management to the actual auditors and then the final follow-up on the operational and finance side was very well coordinated and seamless. It's very easy to work with them, and they create a lot of predictability in achieving our desired business outcomes."
"The communication has been great, and we have a very good portal to manage our data on, which altogether works out best for us. We appreciate everything they offer as part of our audit process."
"I truly appreciate Johanson Group's affordable pricing, which was a significant factor in my decision to transition from another provider. Overall, my experience with Johanson Group has been positive, as evidenced by my willingness to rate them a perfect 10 for recommendations."
"Johanson Group has performed all of our SOC audits professionally, communicated well during the engagement, and delivered the reports within the expected time frames."
"The auditors we worked with were focused, friendly, and professional. We've spoken to many companies in this area before deciding for Johanson Group."
"They set clear expectations around the audit process and were very flexible working around our schedules. Johanson Group was a true partner. Very flexible and communicative throughout our audit process.""
"The coordination from their account management to the actual auditors and then the final follow-up on the operational and finance side was very well coordinated and seamless. It's very easy to work with them, and they create a lot of predictability in achieving our desired business outcomes."
"The communication has been great, and we have a very good portal to manage our data on, which altogether works out best for us. We appreciate everything they offer as part of our audit process."
"I truly appreciate Johanson Group's affordable pricing, which was a significant factor in my decision to transition from another provider. Overall, my experience with Johanson Group has been positive, as evidenced by my willingness to rate them a perfect 10 for recommendations."
"Johanson Group has performed all of our SOC audits professionally, communicated well during the engagement, and delivered the reports within the expected time frames."
"The auditors we worked with were focused, friendly, and professional. We've spoken to many companies in this area before deciding for Johanson Group."
"They set clear expectations around the audit process and were very flexible working around our schedules. Johanson Group was a true partner. Very flexible and communicative throughout our audit process.""
"The coordination from their account management to the actual auditors and then the final follow-up on the operational and finance side was very well coordinated and seamless. It's very easy to work with them, and they create a lot of predictability in achieving our desired business outcomes."
"The communication has been great, and we have a very good portal to manage our data on, which altogether works out best for us. We appreciate everything they offer as part of our audit process."
"I truly appreciate Johanson Group's affordable pricing, which was a significant factor in my decision to transition from another provider. Overall, my experience with Johanson Group has been positive, as evidenced by my willingness to rate them a perfect 10 for recommendations."
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