Access Control Policy Template
Restricting access to cardholder data system components on a business need-to-know basis.
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Access Control Policy for PCI DSS v4.0 must include the following7 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Purpose and Scope
Policy objectives and applicability to CDE.
Access Control Model
Role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles.
CDE Access Restrictions
Who may access cardholder data and under what conditions.
Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements
MFA for all CDE access and remote access.
User Provisioning and Deprovisioning
Joiner/mover/leaver access lifecycle.
Privileged Access Management
Controls for administrative and privileged accounts.
Access Reviews
Quarterly access recertification process.
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Policy Details
Other PCI DSS v4.0 Templates
Controls for network security including firewall configuration, DMZ setup, and cardholder data environment segmentation.
Policy governing storage, transmission, and protection of cardholder data and sensitive authentication data.
Processes for identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities across system components.
Logging, monitoring, and testing of all network resources and cardholder data access.
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.
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.