what is a Qualified Security Assessor?
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
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A Qualified Security Assessor or QSA is a certified security firm that assesses organizations for PCI DSS compliance. QSAs perform audits to ensure organizations properly protect credit card data and meet PCI standards. Becoming a QSA is a rigorous process.
Firms must apply, pay fees, and have employees undergo training and pass the Council’s QSA training to receive official certification. Once certified, QSAs can perform audits for clients. Hiring a QSA ensures an unbiased assessment of an organization's security posture and PCI compliance.
QSAs stay up to date on evolving security standards and can guide organizations through the compliance process. Using a QSA saves organizations time from having to interpret the complex PCI standards themselves.
A QSA and give organizations peace of mind that their systems meet industry best practices.
A QSA can also help you maintain compliance by providing continuous advice, giving you piece of mind that your systems are being monitored by an expert and comply with industry standards. If any issues arise during the process, there’s someone there who can provide guidance in addressing them accordingly.
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