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PCI-DSS-V4.0.1

PCI DSS v4.0.1

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard version 4.0.1. A global security standard designed to protect cardholder data and reduce payment card fraud through technical and operational controls across six domains and twelve core requirements.

Overview

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard version 4.0.1. A global security standard designed to protect cardholder data and reduce payment card fraud through technical and operational controls across six domains and twelve core requirements.

Framework Domains (6)

This framework is organized into 6 domain(s) covering 12 controls total.

Domain 1: Build and Maintain a Secure Network and Systems

2 controls in this domain

Establish and maintain network security controls (NSCs) and apply secure configurations to all system components to protect the cardholder data environment.

Domain 2: Protect Account Data

2 controls in this domain

Protect stored account data using strong controls and encrypt cardholder data during transmission over open, public networks to prevent unauthorized access.

Domain 3: Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program

2 controls in this domain

Protect all systems and networks from malicious software, and develop and maintain secure systems and software to prevent exploitation of vulnerabilities.

Domain 4: Implement Strong Access Control Measures

3 controls in this domain

Restrict access to system components and cardholder data by business need to know, uniquely identify all users with authentication, and restrict physical access to cardholder data.

Domain 5: Regularly Monitor and Test Networks

2 controls in this domain

Log and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data, and regularly test security systems and processes to ensure the environment is protected.

Domain 6: Maintain an Information Security Policy

1 controls in this domain

An information security policy sets the direction for an entity's approach to managing information security across the enterprise and helps establish a culture of security within the organization.

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