PCI DSS Compliance & Architecture Security for a Transportation Company in Europe

Needs And Requirements:

As a leading corporationin transportation, this company constantly faced the threat of cyberattacks. In order to elevate its cybersecurity standards, the transportation company required comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) measures alongside a robust Architecture Security framework to align itself with industry regulations and standards. Architecture security practices were required to protect critical systems, infrastructure, and sensitive data against emerging cyber threats. With these measures, the company would then be safeguarded against unauthorized access, data breaches and service disruptions, ultimately strenghtening its resilience and reducing vulnerabilities.

Main Challenges:

Complex and Interconnected Technology Infrastructure: Being a large multinational transportation company meant having a large number of assets scattered accross the world.

Inadequate Patch Management and System Updates: Maintaining a substantial number of up-to-date assets was challenging, particularly as new assets and technologies were continuously added over time.

Adhering to Industry Regulations and Standards: Some countries required different regulations and standards. Bringing the entire company to a high standard was a challenge.

Solution:

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Hitachi Cyber’s experts conducted a thorough assessment of the client’s activities and their existing PCI DSS Compliance. They conducted inteviews with key stakeholders, HQ personnel and invested token storage policies to ensure adherance to standards. They also assessed existing data collection standards to ensure they were not vulnerable to attacks and would not pose any threats to leaks. Hitachi Cyber then conducted a gap analysis assessment to find any possible gaps and ensure remediation through recommendations to the client.

Architecture Security: Hitachi Cyber ensured practices were established to protect critical systems, infrastructure, and sensitive data against emerging cyber threats by reviewing the company’s architecture and ensuring it is up to standards. This included a layered security approach with network segmentation, secure design principles and threat modeling.

Outcomes:

As a result of implementing the GRC measures and an Architecture Security framework, the transportation company experienced a significant improvement in its overall cybersecurity posture. The enhanced security controls led to a substantial reduction in vulnerabilities, helping to prevent potential cyberattacks and data breaches. Secure design principles improved operational efficiency, minimizing downtime and disruptions to critical services. Additionally, the company’s proactive risk management approach allowed it to respond swiftly to emerging threats, fostering a more resilient and secure environment. These improvements not only safeguarded sensitive data but also strengthened business continuity and trust, positioning the company as a leader in secure, reliable transportation services.

Next Steps:

Moving forward, the company plans to continue collaboration with Hitachi Cyber to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. They will conduct regular assessments to measure the maturity level of their cybersecurity program and identify areas for improvement.