About PCI DSS Certification
PCI DSS Certification explains the PCI DSS certification process end to end — ROC vs SAQ, the five assessment phases, real timelines and costs — and maintains an independent directory of the QSA companies that do the work. Built for the person who has to get certified and doesn’t want to do it blind.
What we do
- Profile real QSA companies — firm facts, planning-range fees, and buyer fit, verified against public materials.
- Explain the certification process — the five phases, realistic timelines, and honest cost guides, every number labeled with its source and date.
- Match buyers with QSA companies — one free quote request reaches the firms that fit your scope.
What we are not
We are not an auditor, not a QSA company, and not a certification body. We don’t perform assessments, sign ROCs, or issue certifications. PCI DSS assessments must be performed by qualified assessors employed by accredited QSA companies.
How we make money
When you request quotes, matched QSA companies may pay us a lead or referral fee. That payment cannot change which firms we list, what our guides say, or which firms we recommend — sponsorship never buys directory ranking, and firms cannot pay for placement, better positioning, or softer profiles.
Corrections
Found a stale fact? Tell us — we check corrections against the firm’s public materials and date material fixes.