Latest changes to PCI SSC frequently asked questions.
To minimize changes to the standards, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has established a lifecycle approach for PCI DSS and PA-DSS, where version changes to the standards will …
The Luhn formula or Modulus 10 is the algorithm most often used to validate Primary Account Numbers (PAN). The algorithm works as follows: 1. double the value of alternate digits …
PCI DSS requirement 2.4 and appendix A: ?PCI DSS applicability for hosting providers? is applicable to all shared hosting providers whose customers store, process, or transmit cardholder data. A shared …
For PCI DSS requirement 3.4 and protection of specific cardholder data elements, please refer to the table included in the PCI DSS on page 2 (www.pcisecuritystandards.org). The table …
The intent of PCI DSS requirement 10.3.6 is to provide the ability for an organization to identify the data, systems, or components affected when an unauthorized access attempt is being, …
PCI DSS requirement 10.2.5 requires organizations to log the use of identification and authentication mechanisms, which are typically used by administrators. These mechanisms include (but are not limited to activities …
PCI DSS requirement 3.3 states “Mask PAN when displayed (the first six and last four digits are the maximum number of digits to be displayed).” See also the note under …
A system-level object is anything on a computer system required for its operation, including but not limited to application executable and configuration files, system configuration files, static and shared libraries …
In general, implementing adequate network segmentation can reduce the scope of the PCI DSS assessment if it isolates systems that store, process, or transmit cardholder data from other systems. While …
PCI DSS requirement 8.3 is intended to apply to users that have remote access to the network, where that remote access could lead to access to the cardholder data environment. …
