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PCI, CASB, CNAPP, and Other Letters

April 25, 2024 Authors: Carla Brinker and Kyle Koppe Cloud computing is incredibly popular, yet on an organizational level can still be mysterious.

PCI 4.0 – Let the fun begin

March 7, 2024 You’ve put it off, ignored it, or just been busy. Whatever the case, PCI version 4.0 is a reality as of April 1, 2024.

PCI DSS 4.0 – What You Need to Know About INFI Worksheets

September 27, 2023 Consistently maintaining compliance with any cyber security standard, especially a more prescriptive one like the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS), is challenging for any organizati…

PCI and Wireless Technologies

July 18, 2023 While using wireless technologies in a PCI environment can be tricky, it is possible to configure it appropriately and obtain compliance (keeping in mind that misconfigured wireless netw…

PCI DSS 4.0 – Those Vulnerability Scans Just Got A LOT Tougher

June 26, 2023 Vulnerability scans are very configurable and range in efficacy based on the settings chosen.

PCI 101: Network Security Control Configuration Review, AKA firewall ruleset review

June 12, 2023 The PCI DSS requires a review of all network security control (NSC) configurations at least once every six months (Req. 1.2.7). Sounds simple and easy enough, but it’s worth a review.

Can’t Stay PCI Compliant? Consider a PCI Charter

Does this sound familiar?  You’ve gotten your Report on Compliance (RoC), but you’re dreading the next assessment because you know things have slipped. Why?  Because PCI is a lifestyle.

How Do You Know Your Controls Are In Place and Effective?

January 5, 2023 The PCI DSS requires service providers to confirm that their security personnel are “performing their tasks in accordance with all security policies and operational procedures” at …

How to Write a Penetration Testing Methodology for PCI

December 8, 2022 The PCI DSS requires that all assessed entities develop and maintain a penetration testing methodology.

Penetration Testing – What’s New in the PCI DSS v4.0

October 6, 2022 Penetration testing (pen testing) remains largely the same in PCI version 4.0 as it was intended in PCI version 3.2.1, but the explanation of the intent is clarified.

Five Things You Need to Start Right Now to Get Ready for PCI DSS v4.0

September 22, 2022 The game, Mrs. Hudson, is ON! Version 4.

PCI DSS 4.0 – Customized Approach Explained

Published 7/27/22, 9:00am You’ve heard about the new Customized Approach in PCI DSS 4.0 that allows assessed entities to meet PCI requirements in an alternative manner.