Outpost24 unveils all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform

Outpost24 has announced the launch of a new Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance solution for organisations seeking to streamline their approach to payment card industry security regulations.

The solution is designed to combine certified PCI expertise, automation, and flexible testing options, presenting them within a single platform to reduce the operational burden and cost commonly associated with managing multiple compliance tools and service providers.

Outpost24, which has acted as a PCI Security Standards Council Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) for over 20 years, said its new PCI DSS Compliance offering allows organisations to efficiently manage the range of scanning and testing activities required under the PCI DSS framework. These activities include ASV scanning, internal vulnerability assessments, and both application and infrastructure penetration testing.

Customers can select from several package options according to their specific risk and compliance requirements and choose either a self-managed approach or a fully managed service delivered by Outpost24's in-house PCI professionals.

Expert comment

"As a trusted PCI compliance partner and certified PCI ASV, we leverage our advanced technology and expert insights to simplify PCI DSS. Our comprehensive PCI packages, including cutting-edge vulnerability scanning and pen testing, help organizations demonstrate compliance with ease from one single platform," said Omri Kletter, Chief Product Officer at Outpost24.

The new platform supports scheduling and management of PCI testing, giving organisations enhanced visibility over their compliance processes while streamlining reporting and providing actionable insights. Companies that opt for Outpost24's Managed PCI service can delegate day-to-day compliance tasks to certified specialists.

This managed support aims to lessen internal workloads, respond to issues more quickly, and assist organisations in maintaining a continuous state of audit-readiness throughout the year.

"PCI DSS continues to evolve, and organizations need practical, reliable ways to stay compliant," added Kletter. "By combining automation with human expertise, we're helping our 3,000 customers turn compliance into a continuous, efficient process rather than an annual scramble. We're excited to offer this new solution, demonstrating our commitment to our customers security and marks an important milestone in our journey to establish Outpost24 as a leading cybersecurity provider."

The PCI DSS is a requirement for any organisation globally that stores, processes, or transmits payment card data. Compliance is periodically reviewed and enforced, with failure to adhere to the framework potentially leading to penalties or reputational harm. The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks in recent years have heightened the importance of maintaining rigorous payment card data security controls.

The new offering from Outpost24 is part of a trend among security providers to consolidate the array of compliance services into accessible platforms, in response to feedback from organisations citing challenges in maintaining up-to-date security standards amid evolving threats and regulatory demands.