What is PCI DSS 4.0? Its a global standard that provides a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to protect payment data. PCI DSS v.4 is the only active version of the standard with a compliance deadline of March 31st 2025.  

To align with PCI DSS v4 standards, just like a perfectly layered cappuccino, your payment security needs to be built with distinct yet complementary layers of protection.   

• The velvety steamed milk? Smooth, consistent, reliable. You need to protect all systems and networks from malicious software and develop secure systems and software. 

• The foam layer is your ongoing monitoring, real-time threat detection, and continuous vulnerability management 

• Finally, would you like chocolate on your cappuccino? Of course you would, because that’s the trust and confidence you build with your customers, knowing their data is safe and secure.  

At Climb we have a wide range of solutions that align with the various requirements of PCI DSS v4.0 compliance. We understand that every business has unique security needs, and finding the right blend of solutions can be daunting. Think of us as your trusted compliance partner, helping you identify the right solutions for your customers. 

Much like how an Americano starts with a strong shot of espresso, your focus on AI should start strong with the recent EU AI Act. Classifying AI applications into different risk levels—unacceptable, high, limited, and minimal. High-risk AI applications in areas like recruitment, healthcare, and law enforcement must meet strict governance, transparency, and data protection standards.  

Meeting these standards is like brewing a precise shot: quality and control are essential.   

For many businesses, understanding these new requirements is difficult. That’s where we come in. At Climb, we help partners decode the EU AI Act, ensuring they can guide their customers through the complex regulatory landscape while turning compliance into a competitive advantage.  

What’s more – by recognising these challenges you can take the leap to upskill, which is where our Climb AI Academy comes in. Equipping IT professionals with the knowledge needed to manage AI systems responsibly. It’s barista training for the AI age.

Weak passwords, unpatched software, and misconfigured firewalls are the equivalent of lukewarm, watered-down chai – no substance, no protection. 

Cyber Essentials combines layers of foundational security practices into one must-have compliance framework. It’s the starting point. Without it, your security setup is like a café without coffee beans.   

Think of these controls as the spices in your chai. Each contributes a unique layer of protection, and without one, the blend just isn’t quite right.  

For channel partners, helping customers achieve Cyber Essentials is about ensuring they have the core security principles in place to protect their data, their systems, and their business. Whether it’s securing networks, enforcing MFA, or managing software updates, at Climb we help partners guide customers towards a cybersecurity foundation that’s as warming and reliable as that perfectly balanced chai latte.