PCI Requirements Overview

Use this reference to help organize your thoughts and get headed in the right direction with PCI requirements.

Updated:  
September 15, 2021

Overview of PCI Requirements

PCI Requirements Overview

PCI DSS Requirements Overview

PCI REQUIREMENT 1: PROTECT YOUR SYSTEM WITH FIREWALLS

  • Install a hardware and software firewall
  • Tweak firewall configuration for your system
  • Have strict firewall rules

PCI REQUIREMENT 2: USE ADEQUATE CONFIGURATION STANDARDS

  • Avoid using default passwords
  • Harden your systems
  • Implement system configuration management

PCI REQUIREMENT 3: PROTECT STORED DATA

  • Encrypt stored card data
  • Find where card data is held
  • Craft your card flow diagram

PCI REQUIREMENT 4: SECURE DATA OVER OPEN AND PUBLIC NETWORKS

  • Know where data is transmitted and received
  • Encrypt all transmitted cardholder data
  • Stop using SSL and early TLS

PCI REQUIREMENT 5: PROTECT SYSTEMS WITH ANTI-VIRUS

  • Create a vulnerability management plan
  • Regularly update anti-virus
  • Maintain an up-to-date malware program

PCI REQUIREMENT 6: UPDATE YOUR SYSTEMS

  • Consistently update your systems
  • Patch all critical systems and software
  • Establish software development processes

PCI REQUIREMENT 7: RESTRICT ACCESS

  • Restrict access to cardholder data
  • Document who has access to the card data environment
  • Establish an access control system

PCI REQUIREMENT 8: USE UNIQUE ID CREDENTIALS

  • Use unique ID credentials for every employee
  • Change ID credentials
  • Configure multi-factor authentication

PCI REQUIREMENT 9: ENSURE PHYSICAL SECURITY

  • Control physical access at your workplace
  • Keep track of POS terminals
  • Train your employees often

PCI REQUIREMENT 10: IMPLEMENT LOGGING AND LOG MONITORING

  • Implement logging and alerting
  • Establish log management
  • Create log management system rules

PCI REQUIREMENT 11: CONDUCT VULNERABILITY SCANS AND PENETRATION TESTING

  • Know your environment
  • Run vulnerability scans quarterly
  • Conduct a penetration test

PCI REQUIREMENT 12: START DOCUMENTATION AND RISK ASSESSMENTS

  • Document everything
  • Implement a risk assessment process
  • Create an incident response plan
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