Latest changes to PCI SSC frequently asked questions.
Yes, a PFI Final Report is required. The expectation is that the PFI must complete the merchant’s PFI Investigation and produce the Final PFI Report, with details of adequate evidence …
PCI DSS requires entities to perform internal and external vulnerability scans at least once every three months, identify and address vulnerabilities in a timely manner, and verify through rescans that …
Yes, a PFI Final Report is required. The expectation is that the PFI must complete the merchant’s PFI Investigation and produce the Final PFI Report, with details of adequate evidence …
Yes, a PFI Final Report is required. The expectation is that the PFI must complete the merchant?s PFI Investigation and produce the PFI Final Report, with details of adequate evidence …
In the context of PCI SSC-related validation and compliance reports, the intent of requiring a signature from a "duly authorized officer" is to ensure the Company is aware of and …
At the end of 2023, NIST disallows the use of three-key TDEA for use in protecting security sensitive data within US Federal information systems. However, as per NIST SP800-57 part …
Yes. Assessors have two options when performing PCI DSS testing procedures; they can either: 1) test a representative sample of the population according to the assessor's defined sampling methodology, or …
An initial assessment means an entity has never undergone a prior PCI DSS assessment that resulted in the submission of a compliance validation document. Examples of validation documents include an …
Merchants and service providers should always consult with their acquirer (merchant bank) or payment brand directly, as applicable, to confirm their PCI DSS validation and reporting method (for example, whether …
Yes. The PCI DSS Attestation of Compliance is intended to be shared externally to requesting entities, according to applicable Participating Payment Brand rules and as noted in the Qualified Security …
