PCI DSS
When it comes to PCI DSS, segmentation isn’t mandatory. but it’s often the smartest way to manage scope. Separating systems that handle payment card data from general-use networks reduces the attack surface and simplifies your audit process.
But for many organisations, especially those with remote teams, decentralised retail locations, or operational functions outside central IT control, segmentation is easier said than done.
That’s where Loxada helps.
The Challenge with Segmentation
PCI DSS guidance is clear: if a system can connect to or influence the cardholder data environment (CDE), it’s in scope. That includes networks that support administrative functions, back-office tools, or even third-party vendors with indirect access.
Without reliable network segmentation, you’re forced to treat every system as part of the CDE. That increases:
- Audit scope and associated cost
- Complexity of security controls
- Testing and documentation effort
Traditional segmentation approaches rely on firewall rules, VLANs, and manual router configuration, which may not be practical across remote offices, hybrid teams, or ad hoc setups.
How Loxada Helps
Loxada creates a secure, isolated connection that starts from a known, trusted router – wherever your team works.
Our routers:
- Replace manufacturer firmware with a secure, locked-down image
- Automatically tunnel traffic through an encrypted VPN to your PCI environment
- Prevent access from local, unmanaged devices (even on the same network)
- Enforce consistent configuration, with no local access or tampering
This creates a clean boundary between the CDE and the surrounding network. It also eliminates common variables that weaken segmentation, such as misconfigured routers, unpatched firmware, or overlapping Wi-Fi.
Reduce Scope and Strengthen Assurance
Loxada supports PCI DSS segmentation strategies by:
- Enabling consistent enforcement of network boundaries
- Providing devices that return to a known-good state, even after resets
- Supporting clear separation between operational systems and cardholder environments
- Simplifying audit preparation and evidence gathering
Whether you’re segmenting a back-office team from in-store payment terminals, or securing vendor access to sensitive systems, Loxada gives you a scalable, standards-aligned way to stay compliant.
Designed for Real-World PCI Environments
Our solution is ideal for:
- Retailers with distributed or hybrid administrative teams
- Payment processors or support vendors accessing secure environments remotely
- Franchises needing simple, consistent segmentation across locations
- Compliance teams looking to reduce audit scope without increasing IT overhead
Loxada is compatible with your existing PCI infrastructure and complements other security tools like EDR, IAM, and endpoint encryption.