PCI DSS Compliance Automation with SigmaSRC

Protect cardholder data and maintain PCI DSS compliance with AI-powered automation. SigmaSRC maps controls to all 12 requirements, continuously monitors your cardholder data environment, and generates evidence for QSA assessments.

Understanding PCI DSS

What is PCI DSS?

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements designed to ensure that all companies processing, storing, or transmitting credit card information maintain a secure environment. Developed by major card brands, it applies to any organization handling payment card data.

PCI DSS 4.0

PCI DSS version 4.0 introduces:

  • Customized implementation - Flexibility in meeting requirements
  • Enhanced authentication - Stricter MFA requirements
  • Continuous security - Emphasis on ongoing processes
  • Targeted risk analysis - More frequent assessments

Compliance Levels

Level Annual Transactions Requirements
Level 1 Over 6 million Annual on-site QSA assessment
Level 2 1-6 million Annual SAQ, quarterly scans
Level 3 20,000 - 1 million Annual SAQ, quarterly scans
Level 4 Under 20,000 Annual SAQ recommended

The 12 PCI DSS Requirements

Build and Maintain a Secure Network

Requirement 1: Network security controls

  • Firewall configurations and network segmentation

Requirement 2: Secure configurations

  • Remove defaults, harden systems

Protect Account Data

Requirement 3: Protect stored data

  • Encrypt cardholder data, key management

Requirement 4: Encrypt transmissions

  • TLS/SSL enforcement, secure protocols

Vulnerability Management

Requirement 5: Malware protection

  • Anti-malware deployment and updates

Requirement 6: Secure systems

  • Patch management, secure development

Access Control

Requirement 7: Restrict access

  • Need-to-know, role-based access

Requirement 8: Authentication

  • Unique IDs, MFA implementation

Requirement 9: Physical access

  • Physical security controls

Monitor and Test

Requirement 10: Logging

  • Audit trails, log monitoring

Requirement 11: Security testing

  • Vulnerability scans, penetration testing

Security Policy

Requirement 12: Information security policy

  • Policies, risk assessments, incident response

How SigmaSRC Automates PCI DSS

SigmaSRC Dashboard PCI DSS Compliance

Control Mapping

Requirement SigmaSRC Controls
1. Network Security Firewall monitoring, segmentation
2. Configurations Baseline enforcement, drift detection
3. Data Protection Encryption verification
4. Transmission TLS monitoring, protocol enforcement
5. Malware AV verification, scan monitoring
6. Secure Development Patch tracking, vulnerability management
7. Access RBAC enforcement, access reviews
8. Authentication MFA verification, password policy
9. Physical Access logging, device tracking
10. Logging Log collection, monitoring, retention
11. Testing Scan scheduling, IDS monitoring
12. Policy Policy tracking, training verification

Continuous Compliance

  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Drift alerts and notifications
  • Automatic evidence collection
  • Trend analysis

Related Compliance Frameworks

Organizations processing payments often need multiple compliance certifications:

  • SOC 2 - Required by enterprise customers for payment service providers
  • ISO 27001 - International security standard for global payment processing
  • HIPAA - Required for healthcare payments and claims
  • NIST 800-171 - For payment processors handling government contracts
  • CIS Controls - Security benchmarks that align with PCI requirements

The SigmaSRC Platform provides unified compliance across all frameworks with shared controls.

Industries Using PCI-DSS

PCI-DSS compliance is essential for:

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PCI-DSS Resources

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