How to Evaluate PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 for Payment Platforms
Certifications and regulatory authorisation answer different risk questions, so treat them as separate checks in payment-platform due diligence. For onboarding or renewal, focus on three things: what boundary is attested, who assessed it, and whether the activity also needs separate legal permission. This guide is for compliance, legal, finance, and risk owners evaluating `PCI DSS`, `SOC 2`, and `ISO/IEC 27001` without confusing them with UK regulatory status.
