Stratica Auditor Profile
Stratica is Australia's most qualified PCI DSS firm and the only Australian-based PCI Forensic Investigator (PFI). As a boutique firm with over 20 years of senior team experience in payment security, they deliver highly specialized PCI compliance services to merchants, payment processors, and financial institutions.
Their unique combination of QSA, PFI, and 3DS assessor credentials makes them the most comprehensively credentialed PCI firm in Australia. This means clients dealing with payment card data breaches or complex PCI compliance requirements can access all necessary expertise from a single provider.
What Stratica Does Well
- Only Australian PFI — The sole Australian-based PCI Forensic Investigator for breach investigations.
- PCI specialization — QSA + PFI + 3DS assessor makes them the most credentialed PCI firm in Australia.
- Boutique expertise — Small team means direct access to senior assessors on every engagement.
Engagement Process
- Scoping to determine PCI DSS applicability and cardholder data environment boundaries.
- Gap assessment against applicable PCI DSS requirements.
- Remediation guidance for identified compliance gaps.
- Formal QSA assessment and evidence validation.
- Report on Compliance (ROC) or SAQ delivery and attestation.
Pricing Expectations
Stratica's PCI DSS QSA assessments start from AUD $25,000, with PCI 3DS assessments from AUD $30,000. PCI forensic investigations are priced per engagement based on scope and complexity. Their boutique model means senior assessor involvement throughout, delivering premium expertise without the overhead of larger firms.
Who Should Choose Stratica
Merchants, payment processors, and financial institutions requiring specialized PCI DSS expertise should consider Stratica. They are the clear choice for organizations needing forensic investigation after a payment card data breach, complex PCI 3DS assessments, or those wanting direct access to Australia's most credentialed PCI assessors.