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Top Quartile (P75+)eCommerce

PCI DSS Top Quartile (P75+) Performance — eCommerce

Based on 680 eCommerce compliance programmes · Updated 2026

63
Maturity Score
out of 100
694h
Avg Audit Hours
per year
$109k
Avg Cost
per year
61%
Automation Rate
of controls
5.6d
Remediation Days
average

What It Takes to Reach Top Quartile (P75+)

1Automated evidence collection for the majority of controls with minimal manual supplementation
2Continuous control monitoring dashboards reviewed weekly by compliance leadership
3Structured remediation workflows with defined owners, SLAs, and executive visibility
4Annual compliance automation investment of at least 15% of total compliance budget

vs. eCommerce Industry Median

MetricTop Quartile (P75+)Industry MedianAdvantage
Maturity Score63/10055/100+8 pts
Audit Hours694h890h-196h
Avg Cost$109k$145k-36k
Automation61%55%+6%
Remediation Days5.6d7.8d-2.2d

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Frequently Asked Questions

What maturity score do Top Quartile (P75+) eCommerce organisations achieve?

Top Quartile (P75+) eCommerce organisations achieve a maturity score of 63/100, compared to the eCommerce industry average of 55/100. This represents a +8 point advantage versus the sector median.

How many audit hours do Top Quartile (P75+) eCommerce programmes require?

Top Quartile (P75+) eCommerce programmes average 694 audit hours annually, compared to the sector average of 890 hours. The reduction of 196 hours reflects the efficiency gains from higher automation and mature processes.

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