PCI DSS v4.0
Operational

Physical Security Policy Template

Physical access controls for cardholder data environments, media handling, and device security.

What This Policy Covers

Purpose and Scope-Policy objectives and physical CDE definition.
Facility Access Controls-Badge access, biometrics, and physical entry controls.
Visitor Management-Visitor escort, badging, and access log requirements.
Media Handling and Protection-Physical media classification, storage, and transport.
POS and Payment Device Security-Device inspection, tamper detection, and inventory.
Secure Media Disposal-Approved destruction methods for physical media.

Required Sections

A compliant Physical Security Policy for PCI DSS v4.0 must include the following6 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.

1

Purpose and Scope

Policy objectives and physical CDE definition.

2

Facility Access Controls

Badge access, biometrics, and physical entry controls.

3

Visitor Management

Visitor escort, badging, and access log requirements.

4

Media Handling and Protection

Physical media classification, storage, and transport.

5

POS and Payment Device Security

Device inspection, tamper detection, and inventory.

6

Secure Media Disposal

Approved destruction methods for physical media.

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