Logging, monitoring, and testing of all network resources and cardholder data access.
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.
Policy objectives and systems in scope.
Events that must be logged and minimum log data.
Preventing log tampering and unauthorized access.
Daily review requirements and alert response.
IDS/IPS deployment and alert management.
FIM requirements for critical system files.
Minimum 12-month retention with 3 months online.
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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.