The problem we help solve
A clearer handoff. Less uncertainty.
A hosted checkout can reduce exposure, but it does not answer every question about scripts, access, suppliers and evidence. Teams often discover these gaps when their acquirer asks for validation.
How BrownBag helps
We map the checkout and payment-data flow with your payment provider or assessor, identify implementation gaps and help your developers and operations team resolve the agreed technical work.
From requirement to operation
Your PCI DSS workflow
Map the payment journey
Identify where payment data enters, which systems handle it, the payment integration model and who owns each component. Confirm the validation route with your acquirer or assessor.
Implement the scoped controls
Prioritise access restrictions, secure configuration, checkout changes, logging and evidence collection against the requirements agreed for your environment.
Prepare the validation handoff
Retest changes and assemble a traceable record of completed work, outstanding findings and responsibilities for the next assessment.
What we can deliver
- Payment-flow and responsibility map
- Prioritised technical remediation register
- Implementation evidence and assessor handoff
We agree the systems, responsibilities, acceptance checks and support arrangements before implementation begins.
Define the right scope
PCI DSS validation depends on your environment and the requirements of your acquirer or payment brand. Qualified assessors and approved scanning providers perform their applicable specialist roles. BrownBag does not issue a PCI certificate or guarantee validation.
Provider requirements and interfaces can change. We recheck the applicable documentation and account access when scoping your project.
Official PCI DSS reference →Your questions, answered
Does using a hosted payment page make the whole business compliant?
No. The payment design affects scope, but your acquirer or assessor must confirm the applicable validation and remaining merchant responsibilities. We help implement the agreed changes.
What should we include in the first brief?
Share the requirement, systems involved, target market, existing findings and the advisers or assessors already involved. We use that context to agree responsibilities, deliverables and the next review point.