Monitoring & Testing Policy Template
Logging, monitoring, and testing of all network resources and cardholder data access.
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Monitoring & Testing 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 systems in scope.
Audit Logging Requirements
Events that must be logged and minimum log data.
Log Integrity and Protection
Preventing log tampering and unauthorized access.
Log Review Process
Daily review requirements and alert response.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
IDS/IPS deployment and alert management.
File Integrity Monitoring
FIM requirements for critical system files.
Log Retention Schedule
Minimum 12-month retention with 3 months online.
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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.
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.
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.