PCI DSS Self Assessment Questionnaire Checklist

Choosing the wrong SAQ type or missing supporting documentation is one of the most common reasons PCI DSS validation gets delayed or rejected. Securisea’s free PCI DSS SAQ Checklist provides practical guidance on SAQ selection, common pitfalls, scoping considerations, and key preparation steps, so you can gauge your readiness before you submit.

Use this checklist to:

Confirm you're using the right SAQ type

Scope your cardholder data environment accurately

Verify you have the data-flow diagrams, network diagrams, and system inventories required to support your answers

Identify the supporting documentation your SAQ requires

Check your approach against the most common pitfalls QSAs see

Score your readiness, to see where you land: Not Ready, Approaching, or Ready

Build a plan for the ongoing, year-round activities PCI DSS compliance requires beyond annual validation