Processes for identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities across system components.
A compliant Vulnerability Management 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 system component scope.
Internal and external scan frequency and remediation SLAs.
Annual penetration testing requirements and scope.
Critical patch installation timelines (critical ≤ 1 month).
Risk-based remediation prioritization.
Malware prevention, detection, and response.
Security requirements for in-house and third-party software.
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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.
Restricting access to cardholder data system components on a business need-to-know basis.
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.