PCI DSS - requirements

Six Goals, 12 Requirements

GoalsPCI DSS Requirements
Build and Maintain  
a Secure Network 
1: Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data 
2: Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters
Protect Cardholder Data 3: Protect stored cardholder data 
4: Encrypt transmissions of cardholder data across open, public networks
Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program 5: Use and regularly update anti-virus software 
6: Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
Implement Strong Access
Control Measures
7: 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
Regularly Monitor  
and Test Networks
10: Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data 
11: Regularly test security systems and processes
Maintain an Information
Security Policy
12: Maintain a policy that addresses information security
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