PCI PIN Adaptation and Certification

Payment Card Industry PIN Security (PCI PIN) is a security standard that defines the set of requirements for the secure management, processing, and transmission of personal identification number (PIN) data during the processing of payment card transactions online and offline at ATMs and attended and unattended point-of-sale (POS) terminals.

Its purpose is to reduce fraud, protect sensitive payment information, and increase the security of this data.

PCI PIN, together with the rest of the PCI family programs, is the result of the efforts of the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), formed by the main payment card issuing companies (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, JCB, DISCOVER), and is intended to be used by all institutions and acquiring agents such as key injection facilities and certificate processors responsible for processing PIN transactions in the accounts of participants in the payment card industry, and must be used together with other applicable industry standards.

The PCI PIN program, which had been managed by VISA since its first version in 2011, underwent a transition process to become the responsibility of the PCI SSC following the publication of version 3.0 in August 2018. Internet Security Auditors was one of the first 5 companies worldwide to pass the approval process defined by the PCI SSC in the QPA (Qualified PIN Assessor) program initiated in 2019.

Internet Security Auditors, with its experience in information security consulting and auditing, is in a position to help all organizations that are required to define and maintain a compliance program for the requirements demanded by PCI PIN, being the only Ibero-American company with QPA accreditation.

The process followed in the implementation, certification, and maintenance of PCI PIN is as follows:

 

PCI PIN Technical Office

Internet Security Auditors, through its implementation consulting service, aims to provide organizations with all the necessary support and guide them in defining and maintaining the PCI PIN compliance program.

Compliance Analysis and Action Plan

The first step to comply with PCI PIN requirements is to perform an analysis of the company processes involving the PIN, key injection processes, encryption key management, etc.

Once these processes are clearly identified, risks must be assessed and alignment activities defined to establish and maintain the necessary security measures to comply with the requirements defined in the applicable standard for those processes. In the case of KIF (Key Injection Facilities), the set of requirements will be a subset of those required by the standard.

 

Implementation of Requirements for Adaptation

The Implementation of Requirements for Adaptation executes the compliance program for the non-conformities detected in previous phases, carrying out consulting and advisory activities in any task that must be developed to achieve PCI PIN compliance.

PCI PIN Compliance Certification Audit

Internet Security Auditors is accredited by the PCI SSC, through its QPA certificate, to perform the required annual on-site biennial audits. During the audit process, technical and procedural reviews are conducted to verify that the requirements established in PCI PIN are being met. For all points that are not met, an action plan is defined to resolve the non-conformities.

 

What Our Clients Say


At Grupo AR, we highly value the brand protection service provided by Internet Security Auditors for its comprehensive and proactive approach. Their highly qualified team enables us to identify and mitigate risks that could affect the AR Construcciones brand and its different companies. Many thanks for your support!
Nestor Ivan Melo Ballen
Director of Cybersecurity
Grupo AR
As CEO of Beruby, we worked with Internet Security Auditors when we urgently needed to complete a PCI DSS Attestation of Compliance. The entire process was extremely fast, efficient, and professional. Their team provided us with excellent support, demonstrating strong technical expertise and a high level of commitment. Without a doubt, we recommend their services to any company in need of cybersecurity solutions.
Miguel Acosta
Global CEO
Beruby
At Grupo Arbulu, we have worked closely with Internet Security Auditors on the implementation of advanced cybersecurity measures. Thanks to their expertise, we have significantly strengthened our ability to detect and mitigate cyber risks. Their thorough audits and tailored solutions have reinforced our security infrastructure, ensuring the protection of our data and the continuity of our operations.
Marcos Montes de Oca
CIO
Grupo Arbulu
As CISO at Intaremit S.A., the importance we place on logical security is extremely high. Not only because the PCI‑CPP standard requires us to perform four internal and external vulnerability scans and an annual internal and external penetration test, but also because of the security and peace of mind our company aims to provide to each and every one of our customers.We have been working and collaborating with IsecAuditors for more than 10 years thanks to their experience, commitment, and close support, and I therefore recommend them without hesitation.
Sergio Sainz de la Maza
CISO
Intaremit S.A.
As CFO of Fleurop – Interflora Spain, we have been working with Internet Security Auditors for years in the areas of consulting and GDPR compliance. As Interflora is a company fully oriented toward online commerce, the professional services provided by ISEC Auditors give us the support, security, and peace of mind that all our activities remain aligned with GDPR requirements.
Francisco Tébar Prada
CFO Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal and Romania)
Fleurop - Interflora España
As CFO of Saint Louis University – Madrid Campus, I have had the opportunity to work with Internet Security Auditors, S.L. They have been an indispensable partner in implementing the requirements established by GDPR: preparing the record of processing activities, developing privacy policies, drafting the necessary data‑protection agreements with our service providers, and complementing all of this with thorough training for our staff—an essential element to ensure full compliance with the law. I would like to highlight their availability to address questions and their ability to translate the legal framework into concrete and understandable actions. Their periodic internal audits are efficient and allow us to stay up to date, correcting any deviations in a timely manner.I highly recommend Internet Security Auditors, S.L. to anyone seeking a successful implementation and ongoing oversight of personal data protection within their organization. 
Victoria Villarreal Palazón
Vice-Rector & Associate Vice President Chief Financial Officer
Saint Louis University, Spain
Working with Internet Security Auditors has been a positive experience in every respect. Their team combines strong technical expertise with a great willingness to collaborate, which has strengthened our security posture and regulatory compliance.
Andres Mejia
Head of GRC
PAYVÁLIDA
On behalf of Outsourcing SAS BIC, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for the commitment, professionalism, and dedication demonstrated throughout the implementation of the PCI DSS compliance project in our call center. Thanks to your expertise and guidance at every stage of the process, we were able to establish a secure environment that meets the industry’s most demanding payment‑security requirements, significantly strengthening our security controls and data‑protection practices. We especially value your team’s willingness to provide clear solutions, effective training, and smooth communication, all of which were key to achieving our objectives on time and with full confidence.
Yulian Colmenares
Information Security Officer
OUTSOURCNG SAS BIC
Working with Internet Security Auditors has been a highly satisfactory experience. Their support throughout our migration to the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, the execution of internal audits, and the PCI DSS certification process has been essential in strengthening our information security management system. We especially value the professionalism and interpersonal skills of their team, which have made this collaboration a relationship of trust and great value for Neurona.
Ricardo Andrés Cárdenas Galvis
Information Security and Continuity Officer
Neurona
The strategic support provided by Internet Security Auditors as our CISOaaS has been essential in strengthening our internal team. Their expertise perfectly complements the work of our CISO and has enabled us to accelerate the maturity of our cybersecurity program.
CISO
RACC

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