Executive Summary
A U.S. payment services provider and specialized lender faced pressure to comply with PCI DSS 4.0 alongside SOX and GDPR. Working alongside IBM, Pellera deployed an integrated, Guardium-based data-security architecture that enforced separation of duties, delivered defensible compliance reporting, and replaced multiple legacy tools with one scalable foundation.
The Challenge
A U.S. payment services provider and specialized lender faced pressure to comply with PCI DSS 4.0 alongside SOX and GDPR. A key challenge was enforcing separation of duties around database administrator (DBA) activity monitoring, plus the need for defensible compliance reporting and deeper visibility into sensitive data access. Existing tools lacked holistic coverage and scalability.
The Solution
Working alongside IBM, Pellera deployed an integrated, Guardium-based data-security architecture:
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Guardium DAM
Monitored and audited all database activity, enforced DBA separation of duties for PCI 4.0, and enabled detection of anomalous behavior; replaced legacy SQL Compliance Manager.
02
Guardium Discover & Classify
Delivered discovery and classification of structured and unstructured data with rich context; replaced a legacy Varonis solution.
03
Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager
Met PCI encryption and access-control requirements with automated key rotation and lifecycle management.
The Results
The client simplified its compliance architecture while strengthening security:
PCI DSS 4.0 alignment
Achieved alignment with enforced separation of duties.
Audit-ready reporting
Consistent, defensible compliance reporting across databases.
Faster threat response
Rapid detection and response to anomalous database behavior.
Simpler architecture
Replaced multiple legacy tools with one integrated foundation.
Value Delivered
The client moved from point solutions to a unified, enterprise-grade data-security strategy that meets modern PCI 4.0 requirements while strengthening cyber resilience.
Conclusion
Pellera pairs IBM Guardium with deep data-security expertise to turn complex compliance challenges into resilient, governed data-protection programs. Learn more about our data security services and schedule a consultation today.
