PCI Accel^TM

Simplifying PCI Compliance for Multi-site Retailers

The ability to accept credit and debit cards is fundamental to a retailer’s business. And achieving compliance with the Payment Card Industry‘s Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Program is a prerequisite and ongoing condition to that ability. Failure to comply may result in fines, restrictions, and ultimately, the permanent revocation of card acceptance privileges. Unfortunately, compliance can be complicated, and internal corporate IT staff are already overworked just keeping pace with day-to-day business demands. That’s why more and more retailers are turning to Spacenet’s PCI Accel^TM to simplify PCI compliance at the franchise/store-level.

Simplified Compliance

Using Spacenet PCI Accel^TM, retailers can painlessly roll-out a PCI compliance program enterprise-wide. We work with you to determine the PCI-specific SAQs (Self-Assessment Questionnaires) required and pre-fill the questionnaires for individual stores to review, complete, and submit. All these activities are performed via a simple web-based portal, significantly reducing the time and effort needed to complete the PCI SAQ

Spacenet also integrates a PCI-certified Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) into the process to scan customer devices and produce PCI-compliant reports. And unlike other comparable services which merely perform scans and report problems, Spacenet fixes any vulnerabilities on Spacenet managed devices. This remediation is standard with the PCI Accel^TM service, significantly reducing the cost and complexities of achieving compliance.

Greater Peace of Mind

What’s more, using Spacenet’s portal dashboard, you can view reports and track the progress of the compliance program in real-time, and every store in your enterprise receives PCI training materials and 24/7 helpdesk support through Spacenet’s Network Operations Center.

Spacenet PCI Accel^TM Service Features

Spacenet PCI Accel^TM services are designed to help both corporate IT staff and their individual franchises/dealers achieve and maintain PCI compliance by streamlining the PCI process across both corporate headquarters and the individual store-levels. Spacenet PCI Accel^TM services include:

QUARTERLY PCI SCANS & REMEDIATION

Spacenet works with an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) to scan the franchise network. Unlike other compliance services, Spacenet fixes any and all vulnerabilities on Spacenet managed devices to obtain a PCI-compliant scan.

SAQ COMPLETION ASSISTANCE

Spacenet works with the enterprise IT team to determine the answers to the Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs). Answers are pre-filled in the SAQs and sent to individual franchises to review, sign and submit via the online portal.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Your Program Manager serves as your advocate to ensure maximum benefit of service. Single point of contact for PCI compliance status reporting and assistance.

BASIC PCI DSS TRAINING

Spacenet provides training materials to help stores understand PCI DSS requirements and responsibilities.

DASHBOARD & REPORTING

Spacenet’s online portal provides status and compliance reports that detail the progress of the PCI compliance program across the various franchises of the enterprise.

HELPDESK SUPPORT

The Spacenet PCI Helpdesk offers support to IT staff and individual stores offering the peace of mind that assistance is always just a phone call away.

Spacenet PCI Compliance Expertise

PCI Compliance is more than an industry mandate. It is part of a strategic technology initiative that keeps cardholder data secure and customer loyalty and satisfaction intact. Spacenet is an active member of the PCI Security Standards Council, and has achieved Level I PCI DSS compliance.

Spacenet Managed Network Services

To ensure that every client has a network that is right for its unique environment, Spacenet Managed Network Services offers the industry’s broadest range of network services and coverage options. Every Spacenet-optimized network is backed by 30 years’ experience and a state-of-the-art, nationwide service and support organization. And Spacenet delivers it all with the peace of mind that comes from having a single point of contact for everything from implementation and management, to security, billing and support.