The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is an infosec standard, applying to organizations that process credit card transactions.
PCI DSS compliance is a critical part of credit card companies’ security protocol. Card companies mandate it as part of their network agreements. Complying with the PCI DSS standard helps to keep cardholder data safe and reduce fraud.
Organizations validate their PCI DSS compliance in quarterly or annual audits. Audit methods differ depending on the total volume of transactions handled. In the event of a security breach, any compromised entity that was not compliant when the breach happened is subject to extra penalties.
The PCI Data Security Standard requires twelve PCI DSS requirements. Organized into six groups, they are referred to as “control objectives.”
Understanding PCI DSS Compliance Standards is important to keep your credit card transactions secure.
Twelve requirements for ensuring a secure network are:
According to the PCI Security Standards Council:
Many steps are involved in validating PCI DSS compliance. An assessment includes a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), Internal Security Assessor (ISA), Report on Compliance (ROC), Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAC).
AlgoSec automatically generates pre-populated, audit-ready compliance reports for PCI DSS as well as other leading industry regulations, including NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-41, SOX, GLBA, and ISO 27001— which helps reduce audit preparation efforts and costs. AlgoSec also uncovers gaps in organization’s compliance posture and proactively checks every change for compliance violations. AlgoSec also provides daily audit and compliance reporting across the entire heterogeneous network estate. PCI DSS requirements are compared to the network security infrastructure, so get an accurate picture of your compliance status as well as any gaps.
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