PCI DSS Compliance

Redefining modern living

Client

AHOLD DELHAIZE

Date

2020 – 2021

Technologies

Wordline – ATOS – Public Gateway – Cisco – Microsoft

Successfully Coordinating PCI DSS compliance project, ensuring the security of over 5,600 payment terminals across 830 retail stores. The project focused on meeting all Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements, securing payment data, and minimizing the risk of data breaches. The initiative included auditing, remediation, and implementation of security controls to safeguard cardholder data and achieve compliance.

Main Tasks

  • Deployed and configured necessary security controls, including encryption, firewalls, and access control measures, to protect cardholder data in compliance with PCI DSS standards.

  • Managed the reconfiguration of payment terminals to ensure secure transmission of payment data, including the implementation of point-to-point encryption (P2PE).

  • Coordinated internal and external audits to assess compliance status, identified non-compliant areas, and led remediation efforts to align with PCI DSS standards.

  • Created comprehensive documentation, including policies, procedures, and evidence for audits, ensuring transparency and readiness for PCI DSS certification.

  • Establishing and maintaining continuous monitoring systems for third-party performance, ensuring ongoing compliance with GMP and other regulatory standards.

“Karim has always been a cross organisational asset thanks to his solution oriented approach and his ability to quickly visualize how to solve issues. Additionally to being deeply skilled in Information Security, Projects Management & Coordination, he is a very committed, always willing to help.”
Sandro Akrapović
Head of Business Development & Account ManagementDigit89