Configuration rules should be reviewed bi-annually and ensure that there are no insecure access rules which can allow access to the card data environment. Most of the operating systems and devices come with factory default setting such as usernames, passwords, and other insecure configuration parameters. These default usernames and passwords are simple to guess, and most are even published on the Internet.
Such default passwords and other security parameters are not permissible per this requirement. These procedures need to be followed every time a new system is introduced in the IT infrastructure. According to requirement 3, you must first know all the data you are going to store along with its location and retention period. All such cardholder data must be either encrypted using industry-accepted algorithms e. Along with card data encryption, this requirement also talks about a strong PCI DSS encryption key management process.
You would note that common locations where card data is found are log files, databases, spreadsheets, etc. This requirement also includes rules for how primary account numbers should be displayed, such as revealing only the first six and last four digits. Similar to requirement 3, in this requirement, you must secure the card data when it is transmitted over an open or public network e. Internet, Majorly, the card data is transmitted to the payment gateway, processor, etc.
Encrypting cardholder data prior to transmitting using a secure version of transmission protocols such as TLS, SSH, etc. This requirement focuses on protection against all types of malware that can affect systems. All systems including the workstations, laptops, and mobile devices that employees may use to access the system both locally and remotely must have an anti-virus solution deployed on them.
You need to ensure that anti-virus or anti-malware programs are updated on a regular basis to detect known malware. Maintaining an up-to-date anti-malware program will prevent known malware from infecting systems.
Ensure that anti-virus mechanisms are always active, using the latest signatures, and generating auditable logs. It is important to define and implement a process that allows to identify and classify the risk of security vulnerabilities in the PCI DSS environment through reliable external sources.
Organizations must limit the potential for exploits by deploying critical patches in a timely manner. Patch all systems in the card data environment, including:. Apart from this, it requires you to define and implement a development process that includes security requirements in all phases of development. Our QSAs can help out. To implement strong access control measures, service providers and merchants must be able to allow or deny access to cardholder data systems. Gateways communicate with the bank or processor using dial-up connections, web-based connections or privately held leased lines.
If you qualify for any of the following SAQs under version 3. The tool will conduct a non-intrusive scan to remotely review networks and web applications based on the external-facing Internet protocol IP addresses provided by the merchant or service provider. Learn more about vulnerability scans here. Merchants and service providers should submit compliance documentation successful scan reports according to the timetable determined by their acquirer.
A: PCI is not, in itself, a law. For a little upfront effort and cost to comply with the PCI DSS, you greatly help reduce your risk from facing these extremely unpleasant and costly consequences. Home users are arguably the most vulnerable simply because they are usually not well protected. A: While many payment card data breaches are easily preventable , they can and do still happen to businesses of all sizes. We recommend the following:. A: Absolutely. California is the catalyst for reporting data breaches to affected parties.
The state implemented its breach notification law in , and now nearly every state has a similar law in place. Click on the links below to find answers to frequently asked questions. Q1: What is PCI? Q6: How does taking credit cards by phone work with PCI? Q9: My business has multiple locations, is each location required to validate PCI compliance? Q We only do e-commerce. Which SAQ should we use? Q Are debit card transactions in scope for PCI?
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Goals: Build and Maintain a Secure Network. Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data 2.
Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters. Goals: Protect Cardholder Data. Protect stored cardholder data 4. Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks. Goals: Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program.
Use and regularly update anti-virus software or programs 6. Develop and maintain secure systems and applications. Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know 8. Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access 9. Restrict physical access to cardholder data. Goals: Regularly Monitor and Test Networks. Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
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