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7Security is a leading provider of professional consulting services, specialising in compliance auditing across standards such as PCI DSS, PCI 3DS Core, PCI PIN Security, PCI SSF, ISO/IEC 27001, PSD2, and SOC 1 & 2. We offer a comprehensive suite of penetration testing services to support these compliance endeavours, along with information security training that ensure our clients deliver secure, compliant solutions, managed by highly qualified professionals. Our team consists of certified practitioners holding industry-recognised qualifications, including PCI QSA, 3DS, QPA, SSF, CISA, CISSP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementers, OSCP, and CEH. With years of experience in information security, we've guided numerous clients on their compliance journeys, delivering tailored solutions that address their specific needs. At 7Security, we are far more than auditors. We are FinTech mentors, consultants, and trusted advisors, dedicated to supporting our clients at every stage and helping them grow and succeed.
7Security & Payhawk: Secure Spend Management Across the World
In just four years, Payhawk has gone from a small startup to a Unicorn company, redefining how businesses manage payments. With customers in over 32 countries and offices in cities like New York, London, and Berlin, Payhawk’s platform brings together company cards, expense reimbursements, accounts payable, and accounting integrations, making business payments simple and stress-free.
First PCI DSS: A Pain or an Opportunity for a Startup?
When Payhawk launched its payment card services, achieving PCI DSS compliance became a priority. As the leading security standard for protecting cardholder data, PCI DSS is essential for any company handling sensitive card information to ensure client safety and minimize breaches or fraud. Meeting the requirements can be daunting for startups, but Payhawk saw it as an opportunity. Partnering with 7Security, a QSA company and PCI DSS consultant, we provided the support needed to ensure compliance.
“We spent a lot of time upfront reducing Payhawk’s PCI DSS scope to keep their compliance efforts lean and scalable,” says Pavel Kaminsky, CEO of 7Security. “Using serverless technology, we helped them build a setup that supports their growth while staying secure and compliant.”
This approach simplified their initial compliance but also streamlined annual reassessments, cutting costs and effort.
Building a Security Framework That Benefits You From All Sides
When reflecting back on our common journey, Miglen Evlogiev, Payhawk’s VP of Information Security, shares:
“We have been partnering for a number of years now with 7Security on our information security roadmap with penetration testing, security consulting, and compliance services related to PCI DSS, SOC 1 & 2, and ISO27001. 7Security has a very hands-on approach, and when they give us advice, they always consider our unique experience and situation first. As a result of our work, we have built a security framework, improved our processes, documentation, and preparedness for various assessments, and boosted our team’s knowledge of security best practices and compliance. 7Security has been part of our security certification journey from day one, and we are more than happy with their professionalism and commitment.”
“With the help of 7Security, Payhawk acquired PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and SOC 1 & 2 certifications, which we've published in a trusted portal that we proudly share with customers. Apart from increased trust and more robust security, this has brought extra business advantages to Payhawk. For example, since our team is much more knowledgeable, it takes us less time to answer due diligence questions or fill out questionnaires from leads, which helps us close more deals faster and not lose leads.”
At 7Security, we’re proud to support Payhawk’s growth. Their success proves that when compliance is aligned with business goals, it becomes a powerful tool for innovation and trust.
