PCI DSS v4.0/Requirement 11: Test Security of Systems and Networks Regularly/198 of 250
11.3.1.1External and internal vulnerabilities are regularly identified, prioritized, and addressed
Control family: Requirement 11: Test Security of Systems and Networks Regularly
Control description
Defined Approach Requirements:
All other applicable vulnerabilities (those not ranked as high-risk or critical per the entity's vulnerability risk rankings defined at Requirement 6.3.1) are managed as follows:
- Addressed based on the risk defined in the entity's targeted risk analysis, which is performed according to all elements specified in Requirement 12.3.1.
- Rescans are conducted as needed.
Defined Approach Testing Procedures:
11.3.1.1.a Examine the entity's targeted risk analysis that defines the risk for addressing all other applicable vulnerabilities (those not ranked as high-risk or critical per the entity's vulnerability risk rankings at Requirement 6.3.1) to verify the risk analysis was performed in accordance with all elements specified at Requirement 12.3.1.
11.3.1.1.b Interview responsible personnel and examine internal scan report results or other documentation to verify that all other applicable vulnerabilities (those not ranked as high-risk or critical per the entity's vulnerability risk rankings at Requirement 6.3.1) are addressed based on the risk defined in the entity's targeted risk analysis, and that the scan process includes rescans as needed to confirm the vulnerabilities have been addressed.