{"id":8122,"date":"2022-02-23T09:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T08:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev1.replior.mobi\/?p=8122"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:56:19","slug":"checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1c95cc62 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-627ud4 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns8122_fc4ec9-a9\"><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn8122_0e9b8d-aa kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/resources\/\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowLeft kt-btn-icon-side-left\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"19\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"5\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 19 5 12 12 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Tillbaka till resurser<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_c4824e-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_c4824e-88\">Blog<\/span>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_ecbf9a-b7 animated fadeIn wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_ecbf9a-b7\">Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group animated fadeIn is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"publish-date-container\">\r\n\t<svg\r\n\t\twidth=\"16\"\r\n\t\theight=\"16\"\r\n\t\tviewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\r\n\t\tfill=\"none\"\r\n\t\tstroke=\"#4b4b4b\"\r\n\t\tstroke-width=\"2\"\r\n\t\tstroke-linecap=\"round\"\r\n\t\tstroke-linejoin=\"round\"\r\n\t\txmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\r\n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n\t>\r\n\t\t<rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\r\n\t\t<line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\r\n\t\t<line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\r\n\t\t<line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"><\/line>\r\n\t<\/svg>\r\n\t<span class=\"date-text\">\r\n\t\tFeb 23, 2022\t<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_25f0cd-c8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon animated fadeIn delay-100ms\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_25f0cd-c8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_clock kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">3 min <\/span><\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8122_76d4e7-1d size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1218\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/checklist-featured-image-01-edited.png\" alt=\"Image of a checklist showing Compliors name and a magnifier on top\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-80253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/checklist-featured-image-01-edited.png 1218w, https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/checklist-featured-image-01-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/checklist-featured-image-01-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/checklist-featured-image-01-edited-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/checklist-featured-image-01-edited-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1218px) 100vw, 1218px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2eeb7bfc alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-1t7wb1s is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2c973f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_abd7ae-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_abd7ae-2c\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_7f2a84-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_7f2a84-32\">When selecting a reliable and trusted PCI DSS cloud-hosting provider, it is essential to carefully evaluate several key areas. By understanding these factors, you can confidently choose a partner that meets your security, operational, and business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_e1a83a-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_e1a83a-30\">Taking the time to research your options, including potential hidden costs, the level of security provided, and the quality of customer support, will help you make a long-term decision. This allows you to focus on growing your business, knowing that you remain compliant with PCI DSS standards and that both your data and your customers\u2019 information are protected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-f9j2r9 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2c973f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_1414f1-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_1414f1-97\">Cost Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-85zpu2 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-90752e8f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_f49c23-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_f49c23-94\">Understanding the true cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_5b819b-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_5b819b-dd\">Pricing is typically based on your company\u2019s specific needs. A fixed \u201coff-the-shelf\u201d price often indicates that the solution has not been tailored to your environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_0cf0ca-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_0cf0ca-20\">Many organizations focus primarily on tangible services such as infrastructure. However, it is equally important to consider less visible but critical services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list blockera-block blockera-block-1vaas9j has-manrope-font-family\">\n<li>Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing threat monitoring and updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_47be76-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_47be76-b8\">Make sure to evaluate the total cost of ownership, including any responsibilities that may fall on your internal teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-kqrl28 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2c973f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_b88756-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_b88756-a5\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-85zpu2 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-90752e8f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_0e4e56-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_0e4e56-90\">Migration and onboarding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_a8b6bb-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_a8b6bb-b7\">Many providers offer migration services, as well as support during the assessment and planning phases. They may also provide skilled technical staff to fill knowledge gaps within your team. To ensure a smooth start:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list blockera-block blockera-block-ra4au5 has-manrope-font-family\">\n<li>Clarify roles and responsibilities early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand what support is included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request a responsibility matrix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_ced1a9-96 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_ced1a9-96\">A clearly defined responsibility model is essential for avoiding confusion and ensuring compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-kqrl28 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2c973f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_2221f3-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_2221f3-bc\">Customer Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-85zpu2 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-90752e8f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_cde189-2b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_cde189-2b\">Availability and quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_cd0336-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_cd0336-c2\">In the event of a security incident, responsive support is critical. The last thing you want is delayed assistance during a high-pressure situation. Look for providers that offer:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list blockera-block blockera-block-ra4au5 has-manrope-font-family\">\n<li>Personalized support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated points of contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance with planning and project management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_5bcc31-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_5bcc31-97\">Strong, accessible support can make a significant difference in both daily operations and crisis situations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-kqrl28 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2c973f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_7fb458-73 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_7fb458-73\">Level of Responsibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-85zpu2 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-90752e8f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_2d4b0b-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_2d4b0b-a8\">Who does what?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_d39bac-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_d39bac-5c\">Service levels can vary greatly between PCI DSS cloud-hosting providers. It is important to understand how much responsibility remains with your organization. Consider:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list blockera-block blockera-block-ra4au5 has-manrope-font-family\">\n<li>Setup support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_3ba16b-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_3ba16b-43\">Lower-cost solutions may require you to handle more tasks internally, which can impact both workload and risk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-kqrl28 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2c973f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_108b07-e5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_108b07-e5\">Security Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-85zpu2 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-90752e8f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_18c653-14 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_18c653-14\">Evaluating security posture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_993ef0-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_993ef0-9a\">Security should be your top priority when choosing a provider. Ensure that the provider: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list blockera-block blockera-block-ssx4xm has-manrope-font-family\">\n<li>Holds recognized certifications (e.g., ISO 27001)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follows established security frameworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly updates systems and defenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates adherence to best practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_0c1edb-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_0c1edb-88\">A strong security posture is essential for maintaining PCI DSS compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-kqrl28 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2c973f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_0b33fa-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_0b33fa-cd\">Data Location and Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-85zpu2 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-90752e8f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_92e074-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_92e074-2d\">Where is your data stored?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_b9c664-fa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_b9c664-fa\">Regulations such as GDPR and the CLOUD Act make data location and sovereignty increasingly important. You should ask providers: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list blockera-block blockera-block-ssx4xm has-manrope-font-family\">\n<li>Where is the infrastructure located?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does data ever leave the country?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have there been any past security breaches?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What measures are in place to protect data?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_a2a5be-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_a2a5be-0f\">Understanding data handling practices is crucial for legal compliance and risk management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-kqrl28 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2c973f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_30396d-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_30396d-46\">Scalability and Future Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-85zpu2 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-90752e8f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_1b1bbf-7a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_1b1bbf-7a\">Planning ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_3b3284-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_3b3284-ba\">As your business grows, your cloud requirements will evolve. Choose a provider that offers:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list blockera-block blockera-block-z5gvjp has-manrope-font-family\">\n<li>Scalable infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible storage options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent upgrade pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading8122_e81569-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading8122_e81569-c1\">Planning for scalability now helps avoid unexpected costs and limitations later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-2ab15fae\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-d12e540a wp-block-button scale-hover\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Editable-Checklist_-7-Questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers.doc\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Ladda ner checklistan<\/div><span class=\"uagb-button__icon uagb-button__icon-position-after\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focussable=\"false\"><path d=\"M438.6 278.6l-160 160C272.4 444.9 264.2 448 256 448s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L338.8 288H32C14.33 288 .0016 273.7 .0016 256S14.33 224 32 224h306.8l-105.4-105.4c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l160 160C451.1 245.9 451.1 266.1 438.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When selecting a reliable, trusted PCI DSS cloud-hosting provider it is critical to understand and investigate the seven main areas outlined below so you can partner with confidence.  <\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":73521,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"blogg","format":"standard","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":2,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","_eb_attr":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","wpm_timeformat":"","_wpm_styles":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[118,149,138,147],"tags":[117,142,115,128],"class_list":["post-8122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogg","category-info","category-kunskapscenter","category-templates","tag-blog","tag-cloud-hosting","tag-knowledge-center","tag-pci-dss"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers - Complior<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"DOWNLOAD the easy to use chart below that allows you to directly compare Complior with any other cloud-hosting providers you\u2019re researching.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers - Complior\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"DOWNLOAD the easy to use chart below that allows you to directly compare Complior with any other cloud-hosting providers you\u2019re researching.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Complior\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-02-23T08:04:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-01T15:56:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"609\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"426\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Kikki Bostrom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Kikki Bostrom\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Kikki Bostrom\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/841f8a57425589a6d7f13c201d345016\"},\"headline\":\"Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-02-23T08:04:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-01T15:56:19+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":532,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/05\\\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg\",\"keywords\":[\"Blog\",\"Cloud hosting\",\"Knowledge Center\",\"PCI DSS\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Blogg\",\"Info\",\"Kunskapscenter\",\"Templates\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/\",\"name\":\"Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers - Complior\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/05\\\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-02-23T08:04:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-01T15:56:19+00:00\",\"description\":\"DOWNLOAD the easy to use chart below that allows you to directly compare Complior with any other cloud-hosting providers you\u2019re researching.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/05\\\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/05\\\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg\",\"width\":609,\"height\":426,\"caption\":\"Image of a checklist showing Compliors name and a magnifier on top\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/\",\"name\":\"Complior\",\"description\":\"Security beyond compliance\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Complior\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Complior_logo_dark-scaled.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Complior_logo_dark-scaled.png\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":960,\"caption\":\"Complior\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/841f8a57425589a6d7f13c201d345016\",\"name\":\"Kikki Bostrom\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d3a78a33b10cfcbf5a04f53b522f24d176544c6ab014b5174854b6bb92287e13?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d3a78a33b10cfcbf5a04f53b522f24d176544c6ab014b5174854b6bb92287e13?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/d3a78a33b10cfcbf5a04f53b522f24d176544c6ab014b5174854b6bb92287e13?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Kikki Bostrom\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/complior.se\\\/en\\\/author\\\/kikki\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers - Complior","description":"DOWNLOAD the easy to use chart below that allows you to directly compare Complior with any other cloud-hosting providers you\u2019re researching.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers - Complior","og_description":"DOWNLOAD the easy to use chart below that allows you to directly compare Complior with any other cloud-hosting providers you\u2019re researching.","og_url":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/","og_site_name":"Complior","article_published_time":"2022-02-23T08:04:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-01T15:56:19+00:00","og_image":[{"width":609,"height":426,"url":"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Kikki Bostrom","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Kikki Bostrom","Estimated reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/"},"author":{"name":"Kikki Bostrom","@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/#\/schema\/person\/841f8a57425589a6d7f13c201d345016"},"headline":"Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers","datePublished":"2022-02-23T08:04:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-01T15:56:19+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/"},"wordCount":532,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg","keywords":["Blog","Cloud hosting","Knowledge Center","PCI DSS"],"articleSection":["Blogg","Info","Kunskapscenter","Templates"],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/","url":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/","name":"Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers - Complior","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg","datePublished":"2022-02-23T08:04:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-01T15:56:19+00:00","description":"DOWNLOAD the easy to use chart below that allows you to directly compare Complior with any other cloud-hosting providers you\u2019re researching.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg","width":609,"height":426,"caption":"Image of a checklist showing Compliors name and a magnifier on top"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/checklist-7-questions-to-ask-potential-hosting-providers\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/complior.se\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Checklist: 7 Questions to ask potential hosting providers"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/#website","url":"https:\/\/complior.se\/","name":"Complior","description":"Security beyond compliance","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/complior.se\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/#organization","name":"Complior","url":"https:\/\/complior.se\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Complior_logo_dark-scaled.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Complior_logo_dark-scaled.png","width":2560,"height":960,"caption":"Complior"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/complior.se\/#\/schema\/person\/841f8a57425589a6d7f13c201d345016","name":"Kikki Bostrom","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d3a78a33b10cfcbf5a04f53b522f24d176544c6ab014b5174854b6bb92287e13?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d3a78a33b10cfcbf5a04f53b522f24d176544c6ab014b5174854b6bb92287e13?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d3a78a33b10cfcbf5a04f53b522f24d176544c6ab014b5174854b6bb92287e13?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Kikki Bostrom"},"url":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/author\/kikki\/"}]}},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg",609,426,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01-150x150.jpeg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01-300x210.jpeg",300,210,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg",609,426,false],"large":["https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg",609,426,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg",609,426,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01.jpeg",609,426,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/complior.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/checklist-featured-image-01-18x12.jpeg",18,12,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Kikki Bostrom","author_link":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/author\/kikki\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"When selecting a reliable, trusted PCI DSS cloud-hosting provider it is critical to understand and investigate the seven main areas outlined below so you can partner with confidence.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8122"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80255,"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8122\/revisions\/80255"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73521"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}