Mastering PCI DSS v4.0: Updated for v4.0.1

Explore the PCI-DSS framework and its role in protecting cardholder data, including scope across entities, the 12 requirements, and storage rules for PAN and SAD.

Learn how Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and JCB implement internal compliance programs, set merchant levels by transaction volume, and define reporting requirements under PCI DSS v4.0.

Define roles and responsibilities in pci dss, including internal security assessor, qualified security assessor, merchants, service providers, acquirers, and payment brands, and emphasize compliance through scope validation and evidence gathering.

Explore the card payment cycle, detailing authorization, clearing, and settlement, including roles of issuers, acquirers, and payment brands in approving and settling transactions.

Discover how to determine PCI DSS v4.0 scope, implement effective network segmentation, and apply sampling to streamline assessments, with guidance on scope validation and practical examples.

Learn PCI DSS version 4.0 requirement 1: installing and maintaining network security controls with configuration standards, change control, diagrams, access rules, and six-month reviews.

Learn how to apply secure configurations to all system components under PCI DSS v4.0, establishing configuration standards, managing vendor defaults, controlling services, and securing wireless and administrative access.

Learn how PCI DSS v4.0 requirement 3 protects stored account data through data minimization, encryption, masking, and rigorous key management, with policies for retention, destruction, and access control.

Protect cardholder data during transmission by using strong cryptography for pan and pin, either encrypting before transmission or securing the session with tls 1.2 or higher over open public networks.

Explore how PCI DSS v4.0 requirement 5 protects all systems from malware with anti-malware deployment, automatic updates, real-time scans, phishing defenses, and enforced policies.

Explore PCI DSS v4.0 requirement 6: develop and maintain secure systems and software through secure development, vulnerability management, patching, public facing web application protection, and change controls.

Enforces PCI DSS v4.0 requirement 7 by restricting access to system components by business need to know and applying least privilege, with defined roles, approvals, and quarterly reviews.

Identify users and authenticate access to system components using unique IDs and multi-factor authentication, enforce lifecycle controls and revocation, and follow documented PCI DSS 4.0 policies.

Mastering PCI DSS v4.0 requirement 9: restrict physical access to cardholder data by securing facilities, controlling entry, managing personnel and visitors, and protecting media and point-of-interaction devices from tampering.

Learn to regularly test security of systems and networks, monitor wireless access points, and perform internal and external penetration testing under PCI DSS v4.0 requirement 11.

Explore PCI DSS v4.0 requirement 12, covering a comprehensive information security policy, acceptable use, risk management, and third-party governance, plus security awareness and incident response to protect cardholder data.

Learn how PCI DSS v4.0 introduces the customized approach, compare it with the defined approach, and use Appendix E templates, targeted risk analysis, and testing evidence to demonstrate compliance.

Learn how to choose the correct PCI DSS self-assessment questionnaire among eight SAQs, determine eligibility using the six bullets, and when to involve a QSA or acquirer.

Explore updates from PCI DSS 4.0 to 4.0.1, focusing on clarifications and structure changes, with no new or removed requirements.