Affordable, remote PCI-DSS audits for small e-commerce stores.
SecureShop PCI-DSS Compliance Audits offers remote, part-time cybersecurity compliance services tailored for small e-commerce stores with annual revenues under $2M. We bridge the gap between expensive, enterprise-focused auditors and DIY checklists by providing a hybrid model: automated quarterly vulnerability scans via industry-standard tools, combined with a certified QSA-led review of systems, policies, and network architecture. The business operates with low overhead—auditors work on contract, and the owner manages client relationships and marketing 10 hours per week. A $25k+ budget covers QSA certification, scanning software licenses, a professional website with a client portal, and initial marketing. Packages range from a basic self-assessment assistance to a full SAQ-D certification path. We target small e-commerce founders overwhelmed by compliance requirements, offering a stress-free, fixed-fee service that aligns with their limited time and budget.
Stricter PCI-DSS enforcement by payment processors and rising cyberattacks on small online stores create urgent demand, yet most audit firms ignore the micro-market due to low margins. Our part-time, low-overhead model seizes this gap.
Research and enroll in an official PCI-DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) training program from the PCI Security Standards Council.
Small e-commerce stores needing PCI-DSS compliance
Revenue is generated through fixed-fee audit packages: a one-time readiness assessment ($1,500), annual compliance audits with quarterly scans ($3,500/year), and remediation support billed hourly ($150/hour). Client acquisition comes from LinkedIn outreach, e-commerce forums, and partnerships with merchant account providers. Average client lifetime value is $5,000 over two years.
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