PCI DSS v4.0 is the global security standard for organizations that store, process, or transmit payment cardholder data. It mandates 12 high-level requirements covering network security, encryption, access control, and continuous monitoring.
Merchants, payment processors, and any organization handling payment card data.
12 policies required for PCI DSS v4.0 compliance, organized by category.
Controls for network security including firewall configuration, DMZ setup, and cardholder data environment segmentation.
Processes for identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities across system components.
Logging, monitoring, and testing of all network resources and cardholder data access.
Cryptographic controls for protecting cardholder data in transit and at rest, including key management.
Policy governing storage, transmission, and protection of cardholder data and sensitive authentication data.
Restricting access to cardholder data system components on a business need-to-know basis.
Overarching information security policy addressing all PCI DSS program requirements and security governance.
Incident response plan for suspected or confirmed cardholder data breaches and security events.
Password complexity, authentication requirements, and account management for all CDE system components.
Physical access controls for cardholder data environments, media handling, and device security.
Management of third-party service providers with access to or impact on cardholder data and the CDE.
Formal change control process for system components in the cardholder data environment.
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