Audit with Confidence. Succeed with Certainty.
Audit with Confidence. Succeed with Certainty.
Audit with Confidence. Succeed with Certainty.
PCI DSS auditing, compliance consulting, gap assessments, remediation support, and PCI Card Production services for organizations worldwide.
PCI DSS auditing, compliance consulting, gap assessments, remediation support, and PCI Card Production services for organizations worldwide.
PCI Expertise Built on Experience
At SMC, we provide PCI consulting and auditing services for organizations within the payment card industry. Our work is grounded in real-world experience, helping clients achieve certification and maintain compliance with clarity and confidence
Specialized in PCI standards and assessments
Real-world experience in physical and logical security
Personal, hands-on approach with every client
Clear guidance for initial and ongoing PCI compliance
Trusted by payment card industry organizations
SMC by the Numbers
Since 2012, SMC has supported organizations across the payment card industry with PCI consulting and auditing services. These figures reflect years of hands-on experience, global reach, and long-standing client relationships.
Founded in 2012 with a focus on PCI compliance
Performed 600+ physical and logical security audits
Experience supporting initial and ongoing PCI certification
Services delivered internationally
14+ Years
Direct Collaboration with Major Brands (VISA, Mastercard, Discover, Amex)
600+ Audits
PCI & Other Security Assessments
70+ Facilities
Card Production & Personalisation Sites
80+ Years
Combined Staff Experience in the PCI Industry
PCI Expertise Built on Experience
At SMC, we provide PCI consulting and auditing services for organizations within the payment card industry.
Our work is grounded in real-world experience, helping clients achieve certification and maintain compliance with clarity and confidence
Specialized in PCI standards and assessments
Real-world experience in physical and logical security
Personal, hands-on approach with every client
Clear guidance for initial and ongoing PCI compliance
Trusted by payment card industry organizations
SMC by the Numbers
Since 2012, SMC has supported organizations across the payment card industry with PCI consulting and auditing services. These figures reflect years of hands-on experience, global reach, and long-standing client relationships.
Founded in 2012 with a focus on PCI compliance
Performed 600+ physical and logical security audits
Experience supporting initial and ongoing PCI certification
Services delivered internationally
14+ Years
Direct Collaboration with Major Brands (VISA, Mastercard, Discover, Amex)
600+ Audits
PCI & Other Security Assessments
70+ Facilities
Card Production & Personalisation Sites
80+ Years
Combined Staff Experience in the PCI Industry
Security & Compliance Services
Precision in
Every Assessment
Consultation Services
Our consultation services support organizations before, during, and after audits by helping close compliance gaps, address findings, and manage third-party risk effectively.
Assessment Services
SMC helps organizations navigate complex security and compliance requirements with clarity and precision. We specialize in PCI DSS, PCI Card Production, HIPAA, and other regulated frameworks, offering assessments, audit readiness, and practical remediation to reduce risk and sustain long-term compliance.
Assessment Services
Expert security assessments, audit preparation, and compliance support.
Gap Analysis Audits
Structured gap analysis audits assess your current security and compliance posture against applicable standards, helping identify deficiencies early and prioritize remediation efforts before formal assessments.
Gap Analysis Audits
Identify compliance gaps and prioritize security improvements.
HIPAA
Independent HIPAA audits and assessments designed to identify risk, strengthen safeguards, and support regulatory compliance.
HIPAA
HIPAA audits to identify risks and ensure compliance.
Remediation Support
We provide hands-on remediation support to help organizations address audit findings efficiently, strengthen controls, and reduce the likelihood of repeat issues in future assessments.
Remediation Support
Resolve audit findings, strengthen controls, and reduce risks.
PCI - CP
Annual site evaluations for vendors producing secure cards for global payment brands (Visa, Mastercard) and issuer card programs
PCI - CP
Annual security evaluations for payment card production vendors.
Vendor Support
SMC assists organizations with managing and validating third-party compliance requirements, including vendor assessments, evidence review, and coordination to reduce vendor-related risk.
PCI - DSS
End-to-end PCI DSS compliance support to help organizations protect cardholder data and maintain audit-ready security programs.
From Our CEO
When I founded SMC in 2012, the goal was simple: make PCI compliance more manageable, transparent, and achievable for organizations operating in the payment card industry. Over the years, we’ve seen how standards evolve and how compliance challenges grow more complex—especially for vendors navigating certification and ongoing requirements.
At SMC, we take a hands-on, personal approach. We work closely with our clients to understand their environments, constraints, and goals, providing guidance grounded in real-world experience and long-standing relationships within the payment card ecosystem.
Nikola Kirov
FOUNDER, SECURITY MANAGEEMENT & COMPLIANCE GROUP
From Our CEO
When I founded SMC in 2012, the goal was simple: make PCI compliance more manageable, transparent, and achievable for organizations operating in the payment card industry. Over the years, we’ve seen how standards evolve and how compliance challenges grow more complex—especially for vendors navigating certification and ongoing requirements.
At SMC, we take a hands-on, personal approach. We work closely with our clients to understand their environments, constraints, and goals, providing guidance grounded in real-world experience and long-standing relationships within the payment card ecosystem.
Nikola Kirov
FOUNDER, SECURITY MANAGEEMENT & COMPLIANCE GROUP
Assessments Done Through Expertise That You Can Feel
Assessments Done Through Expertise That You Can Feel
Stay Compliant. Stay Secure.
Stay Compliant. Stay Secure.
Stay Compliant. Stay Secure.
Partner with SMC — your trusted PCI auditing and compliance experts.
We help businesses achieve and maintain PCI DSS and PCI CP certifications with confidence, efficiency, and complete support.