What’s PCI DSS? | Definitions | Requirements | Cardholder Data | Data Security | Quiz
Now that you are familiar with the importance of complying with PCI DSS, let’s examine the requirements. These requirements are a set of best practices that you must follow to keep sensitive cardholder information secure.
PCI DSS is divided into 6 areas with 12 requirements. Each merchant on campus is responsible for maintaining PCI compliance at their location or locations. Let’s dig into the practical applications of how you can be compliant and keep the campus secure from data breaches.
| Areas | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Build and maintain a secure network and systems | 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 transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks. |
| Maintain a vulnerability management program | 5.Protect all systems against malware and regularly update anti-virus software or programs.
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.Identify and authenticate access to system components. 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 for all personnel. |