Overview: There is no "close enough" when it comes to compliance with the PCI DSS.
You're either in compliance with every requirement or you're not. And being at a Level 2-4 merchant level and having the option of using a Self Assessment Questionnaire does not reduce your compliance requirements. Reducing the scope of the cardholder data environment can greatly reduce risk and compliance burden for PCI, but the details still need to be honestly assessed. Discover common pitfalls of PCI compliance and how to legitimately reduce the scope of your PCI environment.
Areas Covered in the Session:
The best ways to reduce your PCI compliance burden