Documentation Can Make Or Break Your PCI DSS Compliance Program

Why Do I Need So Much Documentation for PCI DSS Compliance?

I can hear you roll your eyes but I’m glad you asked that question.

As a former senior IT security director once told me, “PCI compliance is an exercise in killing trees.”

I get it. Most people would rather have a root canal than document critical PCI Compliance processes.

Keep reading!

The Internal Security Assessor’s Guide to Mastering PCI DSS Requirements With Frequencies

A PCI DSS compliance expert highlights the critical role of adhering to defined and periodic frequency requirements in maintaining security measures. Frequent reviews, such as every six months for network security control rule sets, are mandatory. Failure in compliance can lead to severe repercussions for organizations. Payment Card Assessments aids compliance through automation, education, and operation strategies, enhancing program effectiveness. Proper process implementation and training are essential for meeting PCI DSS standards and leveraging tools like the Requirement Frequency template enhances compliance management.

Log Management for PCI DSS Compliance

There’s nothing worse than finding out 36 servers stopped logging over 90 days ago.

True story. That happened in 2016.

The wasn’t enough chocolate chip cookies to make up for the painful conversations I had to have with everyone involved in the snafu.

Automate Your PCI DSS Compliance Program

Is your PCI DSS Compliance program is all over the place? Do you have your asset inventory in 7 different spreadsheets? If you answered yes, maybe it’s time to automate key controls and your assessment process. Read on to find out how!

Stop Skimping On PCI DSS Scope

If you’re not already managing your scope for PCI DSS v3.2.1, you’ll be in for a rude awakening with the requirements in PCI DSS v4.0 that need to be in place by March 31, 2024.