Compliance assessment
250 controls in 12 families. Read each control, mark it Met, Partially Met or Not Met, and keep evidence alongside. Your score is saved as you go, so you can pick up where you left off.
Requirement 01: Install and Maintain Network Security Controls19
1.1.1Processes and mechanisms for installing and maintaining network security controls are defined and understood1.1.2Processes and mechanisms for installing and maintaining network security controls are defined and understood1.2.1Network security controls (NSCs) are configured and maintained1.2.2Network security controls (NSCs) are configured and maintained1.2.3Network security controls (NSCs) are configured and maintained1.2.4Network security controls (NSCs) are configured and maintained1.2.5Network security controls (NSCs) are configured and maintained1.2.6Network security controls (NSCs) are configured and maintained1.2.7Network security controls (NSCs) are configured and maintained1.2.8Network security controls (NSCs) are configured and maintained1.3.1Network access to and from the cardholder data environment is restricted1.3.2Network access to and from the cardholder data environment is restricted1.4.1Network connections between trusted and untrusted networks are controlled1.4.2Network connections between trusted and untrusted networks are controlled1.4.3Network connections between trusted and untrusted networks are controlled1.4.4Network connections between trusted and untrusted networks are controlled1.4.5Network connections between trusted and untrusted networks are controlled1.5.1Risks to the CDE from computing devices that are able to connect to both untrusted networks and the CDE are mitigated1.3.3Network access to and from the cardholder data environment is restricted
Requirement 02: Apply Secure Configurations to All System Components11
2.1.1Processes and mechanisms for applying secure configurations to all system components are defined and understood2.1.2Processes and mechanisms for applying secure configurations to all system components are defined and understood2.2.1System components are configured and managed securely2.2.2System components are configured and managed securely2.2.3System components are configured and managed securely2.2.4System components are configured and managed securely2.2.5System components are configured and managed securely2.2.6System components are configured and managed securely2.2.7System components are configured and managed securely2.3.1Wireless environments are configured and managed securely2.3.2Wireless environments are configured and managed securely
Requirement 03: Protect Stored Account Data29
3.1.1Processes and mechanisms for protecting stored account data are defined and understood3.1.2Processes and mechanisms for protecting stored account data are defined and understood3.2.1Storage of account data is kept to a minimum3.3.1Sensitive authentication data (SAD) is not stored after authorization3.3.1.1Sensitive authentication data (SAD) is not stored after authorization3.3.1.2Sensitive authentication data (SAD) is not stored after authorization3.3.1.3Sensitive authentication data (SAD) is not stored after authorization3.3.2Sensitive authentication data (SAD) is not stored after authorization3.3.3Sensitive authentication data (SAD) is not stored after authorization3.4.1Access to displays of full PAN and ability to copy cardholder data are restricted3.4.2Access to displays of full PAN and ability to copy cardholder data are restricted3.5.1Primary account number (PAN) is secured wherever it is stored3.5.1.1Primary account number (PAN) is secured wherever it is stored3.5.1.2Primary account number (PAN) is secured wherever it is stored3.5.1.3Primary account number (PAN) is secured wherever it is stored3.6.1Cryptographic keys used to protect stored account data are secured3.6.1.1Cryptographic keys used to protect stored account data are secured3.6.1.2Cryptographic keys used to protect stored account data are secured3.6.1.3Cryptographic keys used to protect stored account data are secured3.7.1Where cryptography is used to protect stored account data, key management processes and procedures covering all aspects of the key lifecycle are defined and implemented3.7.3Where cryptography is used to protect stored account data, key management processes and procedures covering all aspects of the key lifecycle are defined and implemented3.7.5Where cryptography is used to protect stored account data, key management processes and procedures covering all aspects of the key lifecycle are defined and implemented3.7.6Where cryptography is used to protect stored account data, key management processes and procedures covering all aspects of the key lifecycle are defined and implemented3.7.7Where cryptography is used to protect stored account data, key management processes and procedures covering all aspects of the key lifecycle are defined and implemented3.7.8Where cryptography is used to protect stored account data, key management processes and procedures covering all aspects of the key lifecycle are defined and implemented3.7.9Where cryptography is used to protect stored account data, key management processes and procedures covering all aspects of the key lifecycle are defined and implemented3.6.1.4Cryptographic keys used to protect stored account data are secured3.7.2Where cryptography is used to protect stored account data, key management processes and procedures covering all aspects of the key lifecycle are defined and implemented3.7.4Where cryptography is used to protect stored account data, key management processes and procedures covering all aspects of the key lifecycle are defined and implemented
Requirement 04: Protect Cardholder Data with Strong Cryptography During Transmission Over Open, Public Networks6
4.1.1Processes and mechanisms for protecting cardholder data with strong cryptography during transmission over open, public networks are defined and documented4.1.2Processes and mechanisms for protecting cardholder data with strong cryptography during transmission over open, public networks are defined and documented4.2.1PAN is protected with strong cryptography during transmission4.2.1.1PAN is protected with strong cryptography during transmission4.2.1.2PAN is protected with strong cryptography during transmission4.2.2PAN is protected with strong cryptography during transmission
Requirement 05: Protect All Systems and Networks from Malicious Software13
5.1.1Processes and mechanisms for protecting all systems and networks from malicious software are defined and understood5.1.2Processes and mechanisms for protecting all systems and networks from malicious software are defined and understood5.2.1Malicious software (malware) is prevented, or detected and addressed5.2.2Malicious software (malware) is prevented, or detected and addressed5.2.3Malicious software (malware) is prevented, or detected and addressed5.2.3.1Malicious software (malware) is prevented, or detected and addressed5.3.1Anti-malware mechanisms and processes are active, maintained, and monitored5.3.2Anti-malware mechanisms and processes are active, maintained, and monitored5.3.2.1Anti-malware mechanisms and processes are active, maintained, and monitored5.3.3Anti-malware mechanisms and processes are active, maintained, and monitored5.3.4Anti-malware mechanisms and processes are active, maintained, and monitored5.4.1Anti-phishing mechanisms protect users against phishing attacks5.3.5Anti-malware mechanisms and processes are active, maintained, and monitored
Requirement 06: Develop and Maintain Secure Systems and Software19
6.1.1Processes and mechanisms for developing and maintaining secure systems and software are defined and understood6.1.2Processes and mechanisms for developing and maintaining secure systems and software are defined and understood6.2.1Bespoke and custom software are developed securely6.2.2Bespoke and custom software are developed securely6.2.3Bespoke and custom software are developed securely6.2.3.1Bespoke and custom software are developed securely6.2.4Bespoke and custom software are developed securely6.3.1Security vulnerabilities are identified and addressed6.3.2Security vulnerabilities are identified and addressed6.3.3Security vulnerabilities are identified and addressed6.4.1Public-facing web applications are protected against attacks6.4.2Public-facing web applications are protected against attacks6.4.3Public-facing web applications are protected against attacks6.5.1Changes to all system components are managed securely6.5.2Changes to all system components are managed securely6.5.3Changes to all system components are managed securely6.5.4Changes to all system components are managed securely6.5.5Changes to all system components are managed securely6.5.6Changes to all system components are managed securely
Requirement 07: Restrict Access to System Components and Cardholder Data by Business Need to Know12
7.1.1Processes and mechanisms for restricting access to system components and cardholder data by business need to know are defined and understood7.1.2Processes and mechanisms for restricting access to system components and cardholder data by business need to know are defined and understood7.2.1Access to system components and data is appropriately defined and assigned7.2.2Access to system components and data is appropriately defined and assigned7.2.3Access to system components and data is appropriately defined and assigned7.2.4Access to system components and data is appropriately defined and assigned7.2.5Access to system components and data is appropriately defined and assigned7.2.5.1Access to system components and data is appropriately defined and assigned7.2.6Access to system components and data is appropriately defined and assigned7.3.1Access to system components and data is managed via an access control system(s)7.3.2Access to system components and data is managed via an access control system(s)7.3.3Access to system components and data is managed via an access control system(s)
Requirement 08: Identify Users and Authenticate Access to System Components29
8.1.1Processes and mechanisms for identifying users and authenticating access to system components are defined and understood8.1.2Processes and mechanisms for identifying users and authenticating access to system components are defined and understood8.2.1User identification and related accounts for users and administrators are strictly managed throughout an account’s lifecycle8.2.2User identification and related accounts for users and administrators are strictly managed throughout an account’s lifecycle8.2.3User identification and related accounts for users and administrators are strictly managed throughout an account’s lifecycle8.2.4User identification and related accounts for users and administrators are strictly managed throughout an account’s lifecycle8.2.5User identification and related accounts for users and administrators are strictly managed throughout an account’s lifecycle8.2.6User identification and related accounts for users and administrators are strictly managed throughout an account’s lifecycle8.2.7User identification and related accounts for users and administrators are strictly managed throughout an account’s lifecycle8.2.8User identification and related accounts for users and administrators are strictly managed throughout an account’s lifecycle8.3.1Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.2Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.3Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.4Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.5Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.6Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.7Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.8Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.9Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.10Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.10.1Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.3.11Strong authentication for users and administrators is established and managed8.4.1Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is implemented to secure access into the CDE8.4.2Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is implemented to secure access into the CDE8.4.3Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is implemented to secure access into the CDE8.5.1Multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems are configured to prevent misuse8.6.1Use of application and system accounts and associated authentication factors is strictly managed8.6.2Use of application and system accounts and associated authentication factors is strictly managed8.6.3Use of application and system accounts and associated authentication factors is strictly managed
Requirement 09: Restrict Physical Access to Cardholder Data27
9.1.1Processes and mechanisms for restricting physical access to cardholder data are defined and understood9.1.2Processes and mechanisms for restricting physical access to cardholder data are defined and understood9.2.1Physical access controls manage entry into facilities and systems containing cardholder data9.2.1.1Physical access controls manage entry into facilities and systems containing cardholder data9.2.2Physical access controls manage entry into facilities and systems containing cardholder data9.2.3Physical access controls manage entry into facilities and systems containing cardholder data9.2.4Physical access controls manage entry into facilities and systems containing cardholder data9.3.1.1Physical access for personnel and visitors is authorized and managed9.3.2Physical access for personnel and visitors is authorized and managed9.3.3Physical access for personnel and visitors is authorized and managed9.3.4Physical access for personnel and visitors is authorized and managed9.4.1Media with cardholder data is securely stored, accessed, distributed, and destroyed9.4.1.1Media with cardholder data is securely stored, accessed, distributed, and destroyed9.4.1.2Media with cardholder data is securely stored, accessed, distributed, and destroyed9.4.2Media with cardholder data is securely stored, accessed, distributed, and destroyed9.4.3Media with cardholder data is securely stored, accessed, distributed, and destroyed9.4.4Media with cardholder data is securely stored, accessed, distributed, and destroyed9.4.5Media with cardholder data is securely stored, accessed, distributed, and destroyed9.4.5.1Media with cardholder data is securely stored, accessed, distributed, and destroyed9.4.6Media with cardholder data is securely stored, accessed, distributed, and destroyed9.4.7Media with cardholder data is securely stored, accessed, distributed, and destroyed9.5.1Point of interaction (POI) devices are protected from tampering and unauthorized substitution9.5.1.1Point of interaction (POI) devices are protected from tampering and unauthorized substitution9.5.1.2Point of interaction (POI) devices are protected from tampering and unauthorized substitution9.5.1.2.1Point of interaction (POI) devices are protected from tampering and unauthorized substitution9.5.1.3Point of interaction (POI) devices are protected from tampering and unauthorized substitution9.3.1Physical access for personnel and visitors is authorized and managed
Requirement 10: Log and Monitor All Access to System Components and Cardholder Data27
10.1.1Processes and mechanisms for logging and monitoring all access to system components and cardholder data are defined and documented10.1.2Processes and mechanisms for logging and monitoring all access to system components and cardholder data are defined and documented10.2.1Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events10.2.1.1Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events10.2.1.2Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events10.2.1.3Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events10.2.1.4Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events10.2.1.5Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events10.2.1.6Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events10.2.1.7Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events10.2.2Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events10.3.1Audit logs are protected from destruction and unauthorized modifications10.3.2Audit logs are protected from destruction and unauthorized modifications10.3.3Audit logs are protected from destruction and unauthorized modifications10.3.4Audit logs are protected from destruction and unauthorized modifications10.4.1Audit logs are reviewed to identify anomalies or suspicious activity10.4.1.1Audit logs are reviewed to identify anomalies or suspicious activity10.4.2Audit logs are reviewed to identify anomalies or suspicious activity10.4.2.1Audit logs are reviewed to identify anomalies or suspicious activity10.4.3Audit logs are reviewed to identify anomalies or suspicious activity10.5.1Audit log history is retained and available for analysis10.6.1Time-synchronization mechanisms support consistent time settings across all systems10.6.2Time-synchronization mechanisms support consistent time settings across all systems10.6.3Time-synchronization mechanisms support consistent time settings across all systems10.7.1Failures of critical security control systems are detected, reported, and responded to promptly10.7.2Failures of critical security control systems are detected, reported, and responded to promptly10.7.3Failures of critical security control systems are detected, reported, and responded to promptly
Requirement 11: Test Security of Systems and Networks Regularly21
11.1.1Processes and mechanisms for regularly testing security of systems and networks are defined and understood11.1.2Processes and mechanisms for regularly testing security of systems and networks are defined and understood11.2.1Wireless access points are identified and monitored, and unauthorized wireless access points are addressed11.2.2Wireless access points are identified and monitored, and unauthorized wireless access points are addressed11.3.1External and internal vulnerabilities are regularly identified, prioritized, and addressed11.3.1.1External and internal vulnerabilities are regularly identified, prioritized, and addressed11.3.1.2External and internal vulnerabilities are regularly identified, prioritized, and addressed11.3.1.3External and internal vulnerabilities are regularly identified, prioritized, and addressed11.3.2External and internal vulnerabilities are regularly identified, prioritized, and addressed11.3.2.1External and internal vulnerabilities are regularly identified, prioritized, and addressed11.4.1External and internal penetration testing is regularly performed, and exploitable vulnerabilities and security weaknesses are corrected11.4.2External and internal penetration testing is regularly performed, and exploitable vulnerabilities and security weaknesses are corrected11.4.3External and internal penetration testing is regularly performed, and exploitable vulnerabilities and security weaknesses are corrected11.4.4External and internal penetration testing is regularly performed, and exploitable vulnerabilities and security weaknesses are corrected11.4.5External and internal penetration testing is regularly performed, and exploitable vulnerabilities and security weaknesses are corrected11.4.6External and internal penetration testing is regularly performed, and exploitable vulnerabilities and security weaknesses are corrected11.4.7External and internal penetration testing is regularly performed, and exploitable vulnerabilities and security weaknesses are corrected11.5.1Network intrusions and unexpected file changes are detected and responded to11.5.1.1Network intrusions and unexpected file changes are detected and responded to11.5.2Network intrusions and unexpected file changes are detected and responded to11.6.1Unauthorized changes on payment pages are detected and responded to
Requirement 12: Support Information Security with Organizational Policies and Programs37
12.1.1A comprehensive information security policy that governs and provides direction for protection of the entity’s information assets is known and current12.1.2A comprehensive information security policy that governs and provides direction for protection of the entity’s information assets is known and current12.1.3A comprehensive information security policy that governs and provides direction for protection of the entity’s information assets is known and current12.2.1Acceptable use policies for end-user technologies are defined and implemented12.3.1Risks to the cardholder data environment are formally identified, evaluated, and managed12.3.2Risks to the cardholder data environment are formally identified, evaluated, and managed12.3.3Risks to the cardholder data environment are formally identified, evaluated, and managed12.3.4Risks to the cardholder data environment are formally identified, evaluated, and managed12.4.1PCI DSS compliance is managed12.4.2PCI DSS compliance is managed12.4.2.1PCI DSS compliance is managed12.5.1PCI DSS scope is documented and validated12.5.2PCI DSS scope is documented and validated12.5.2.1PCI DSS scope is documented and validated12.5.3PCI DSS scope is documented and validated12.6.1Security awareness education is an ongoing activity12.6.2Security awareness education is an ongoing activity12.6.3Security awareness education is an ongoing activity12.6.3.1Security awareness education is an ongoing activity12.6.3.2Security awareness education is an ongoing activity12.7.1Personnel are screened to reduce risks from insider threats12.8.1Risk to information assets associated with third-party service provider (TPSP) relationships is managed12.8.2Risk to information assets associated with third-party service provider (TPSP) relationships is managed12.8.3Risk to information assets associated with third-party service provider (TPSP) relationships is managed12.8.4Risk to information assets associated with third-party service provider (TPSP) relationships is managed12.8.5Risk to information assets associated with third-party service provider (TPSP) relationships is managed12.9.1Third-party service providers (TPSPs) support their customers’ PCI DSS compliance12.9.2Third-party service providers (TPSPs) support their customers’ PCI DSS compliance12.10.1Suspected and confirmed security incidents that could impact the CDE are responded to immediately12.10.2Suspected and confirmed security incidents that could impact the CDE are responded to immediately12.10.3Suspected and confirmed security incidents that could impact the CDE are responded to immediately12.10.4Suspected and confirmed security incidents that could impact the CDE are responded to immediately12.10.4.1Suspected and confirmed security incidents that could impact the CDE are responded to immediately12.10.5Suspected and confirmed security incidents that could impact the CDE are responded to immediately12.10.6Suspected and confirmed security incidents that could impact the CDE are responded to immediately12.10.7Suspected and confirmed security incidents that could impact the CDE are responded to immediately12.1.4A comprehensive information security policy that governs and provides direction for protection of the entity’s information assets is known and current