PCI Software Security Framework (SSF)

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Our PCI SSC SSF Assessors help organizations meet the requirements of the PCI Secure Software Standard and demonstrate secure software stagingelopment and lifecycle practices.

Assess Once, Comply to Many

Secure Software

Validate payment software against PCI Secure Software Standard for robust data protection.

Lifecycle Security

Ensure secure stagingelopment practices with Secure SLC assessments and lifecycle validation.

Industry Trust

Demonstrate compliance with PCI SSC's latest payment software security framework.

What is PCI Software Security  Framework (SSF)?

What is PCI Software Security Framework (SSF)?

The PCI Software Security Framework (SSF) is a collection of standards and programs stagingeloped by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) for the secure design, stagingelopment, and maintenance of payment software. The SSF provides a modern approach to validating payment software security, addressing today's complex and rapidly changing payment landscape.


The SSF includes two key standards: the Secure Software Standard, which provides security requirements and assessment procedures for payment software, and the Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) Standard, which focuses on the secure management of the software stagingelopment lifecycle. Together, these standards ensure that payment software is built and maintained securely throughout its entire lifecycle.

Why Choose ControlCase for PCI SSF Assessment?

Authorized to Assess
ControlCase is qualified by PCI SSC as both a Software Secure Software Assessor (SSS Assessor) and Secure SLC Assessor, authorized to conduct official PCI SSF validations.
Streamlined Assessment Process
Our experienced team leverages advanced technology to streamline evidence collection, automate assessments, and simplify remediation, helping you achieve validation faster and more efficiently.
Gap Analysis to Validation
From pre-assessment gap analysis to official validation, we provide end-to-end support, ensuring readiness and a smooth audit experience throughout your PCI SSF journey.
Deep Payment Security Expertise
We've worked with numerous payment software vendors and organizations, helping them achieve and maintain PCI SSF compliance and meet PCI SSC's latest requirements.

PCI SSF – The Two Standards

The PCI Software Security Framework consists of two complementary standards that work together to ensure payment software is stagingeloped, maintained, and validated securely throughout its lifecycle.

Secure Software Standard

Provides security requirements and assessment procedures for validating that payment software adequately protects the integrity and confidentiality of payment transactions and data.

Key Areas

  • Sensitive data protection requirement
  • Secure Software Operations
  • Vulnerability & attack management
  • Secure software lifecycle management
  • Assessed by qualified Secure Software Assessor
Secure SLC Standard

Provides security requirements for software vendors to integrate security practices throughout the entire software stagingelopment lifecycle, from design to retirement.

Key Areas

  • Software security governance
  • Secure stagingelopment practices
  • Software integrity management
  • Change management controls
  • Assessed by qualified Secure SLC Assessor

ControlCase PCI SSF Assessment Process

ControlCase follows a structured approach to guide your organization through the PCI SSF assessment and validation process.

STEP 01
Scoping & Gap Analysis
Identify applicable requirements, determine assessment scope, and evaluate current security posture against PCI SSF standards.
STEP 02
Remediation Support
Address identified gaps with expert guidance, implement required security controls, and prepare for the formal assessment.
STEP 03
Formal Assessment
ControlCase SSF Assessors conduct the official assessment, evaluating your software or lifecycle practices against PCI SSF requirements.
STEP 04
Validation Report
Prepare and submit the validation report to PCI SSC for review and listing on the PCI SSC website.
STEP 05
Listing & Maintenance
Upon successful validation, your software or vendor organization is listed on the PCI SSC website. Maintain compliance with ongoing assessments.
STEP 01
Scoping & Gap Analysis
Identify applicable requirements, determine assessment scope, and evaluate current security posture against PCI SSF standards.
STEP 02
Remediation Support
Address identified gaps with expert guidance, implement required security controls, and prepare for the formal assessment.
STEP 03
Formal Assessment
ControlCase SSF Assessors conduct the official assessment, evaluating your software or lifecycle practices against PCI SSF requirements.
STEP 04
Validation Report
Prepare and submit the validation report to PCI SSC for review and listing on the PCI SSC website.
STEP 05
Listing & Maintenance
Upon successful validation, your software or vendor organization is listed on the PCI SSC website. Maintain compliance with ongoing assessments.
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