PCI-DSS

Network security controls (NSCs) are a foundational component of network security. All NSCs must restrict inbound and outbound traffic to only that which is nec…

Logging mechanisms and the ability to track user activities are critical in preventing, detecting, or minimizing the impact of a data compromise. Audit logs mus…

A strong security policy sets the security tone for the whole entity and informs personnel what is expected of them. The information security policy must be rev…

Protection methods such as encryption, truncation, masking, and hashing are critical components of cardholder data protection. The primary account number (PAN) …

All system components are protected from known vulnerabilities by installing applicable security patches and updates. Critical patches are installed within one …

Two fundamental principles apply: establishing the identity of the user, and confirming through authentication that the entity is who it claims to be. Multi-fac…

IntroductionIncident response planning is not optional under modern data protection frameworks. HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI-DSS each impose mandatory breach notificati…

PCI-DSS Penetration Testing Requirements Penetration testing is a cornerstone control in the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), designed t…

PCI-DSS Tokenization vs. Encryption: Which to Use When protecting cardholder data (CHD), many enterprise compliance teams face a fundamental architectural choi…

PCI-DSS v4.0: What Changed and What You Need to Do The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) v4.0 represents the first major update in nearly …

This checklist ensures new merchants comply with PCI-DSS requirements before processing payment card data. Each item is mapped to specific PCI-DSS control objec…

This checklist guides IT and Security teams through preparation for PCI-DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) completion. Use this to validate your organizati…