Full PCI DSS 4.0 compliance for accountants.
You hold tax returns, bank details and card data. We put the full set of PCI DSS 4.0 controls in place, keep them running, and give you the evidence your bank, your insurer and your clients ask for.
What compliance looks like with IHS
- Card data protectedencrypted, segmented, logged
- Threats watched 24/7CrowdStrike and IHS AI SIEM
- Evidence readypolicies, scans and reports
- Client files safesecure sharing and backup
The controls we implement and manage
Secure network
Managed firewalls and network segmentation that keep payment systems apart from everything else.
Protected data
Encryption in transit and at rest, with secure file transfer for client documents.
Strong access control
Multi-factor authentication, unique user IDs and least-privilege access.
Logging & monitoring
Our SIEM collects and reviews logs continuously, which PCI DSS requires.
Scanning & testing
Regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing, with remediation tracked.
Policies & training
Written security policies, an incident response plan and staff awareness training.
Everything else an accounting firm needs
Compliance is one part. Your people also need systems that work at 9 p.m. on April 14.
- Managed IT with a 15-minute critical response
- Hosting for tax and accounting software in our private cloud
- Check Point Harmony email security against wire fraud and phishing
- Immutable Microsoft 365 backup
- IHS Phone with call recording that pauses automatically during card entry
- AI agents for document collection, AP, AR and client reminders
Texas SB 2610 for accounting firms
- Applies to Texas businesses under 250 employees
- A documented program protects you from punitive damages after a breach
- We align you with CIS Controls IG1 or NIST CSF
- Reports and attestation for cyber insurance renewals
Questions we hear most
Do accounting firms need PCI DSS compliance?
Any business that stores, processes or transmits payment card data must comply with PCI DSS. Version 4.0 is the current standard. IHS implements the required controls, manages them, and provides documentation for your assessments.
What does IHS handle for PCI DSS 4.0?
Firewalls and segmentation, encryption, multi-factor authentication and access control, log collection and monitoring, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, security policies and staff training.
Can you host our tax and accounting software?
Yes. We host applications in IHS-owned infrastructure in Houston and Dallas, with daily backups and secure remote access for your staff.
Ready to talk? The first assessment is free.
Tell us what is slowing you down. We will review your setup and give you a clear plan, with no obligation and no long-term contract.