PCI DSS v4.0
Technical

Monitoring & Testing Policy Template

Logging, monitoring, and testing of all network resources and cardholder data access.

What This Policy Covers

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.

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.

1

Purpose and Scope

Policy objectives and systems in scope.

2

Audit Logging Requirements

Events that must be logged and minimum log data.

3

Log Integrity and Protection

Preventing log tampering and unauthorized access.

4

Log Review Process

Daily review requirements and alert response.

5

Intrusion Detection and Prevention

IDS/IPS deployment and alert management.

6

File Integrity Monitoring

FIM requirements for critical system files.

7

Log Retention Schedule

Minimum 12-month retention with 3 months online.

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