PCI DSS · v4.0 · QSA-aligned

The cardholder data environment, instrumented end to end.

12 requirements, 300+ sub-requirements, one mapped scope. Segmentation evidence, ASV scans, compensating controls, and QSA exports run from a single graph.

The twelve requirements

Six control objective groups, twelve top-level requirements

v4.0 introduced customized testing approaches. We support both defined and customized — every choice is logged.

01

Network security controls

Build & Maintain a Secure Network
02

Secure configurations

Build & Maintain a Secure Network
03

Protect stored account data

Protect Account Data
04

Secure transmissions

Protect Account Data
05

Anti-malware

Maintain a Vulnerability Mgmt Program
06

Develop & maintain secure systems

Maintain a Vulnerability Mgmt Program
07

Restrict access by need-to-know

Implement Strong Access Control
08

Identify users & authenticate

Implement Strong Access Control
09

Restrict physical access

Implement Strong Access Control
10

Log & monitor all access

Monitor & Test Networks
11

Test security regularly

Monitor & Test Networks
12

Support information security policy

Information Security Policy

Merchant levels

Four levels. Different audit obligations.

Level 1>6M / yrQSA on-site
Level 21M – 6MSAQ + QSA option
Level 320k – 1MSAQ
Level 4<20kSAQ

Testing & validation cadence

What needs to run, and when

Cadence is monitored and surfaced in the workspace. Late tests open exception workflows automatically.

  • ASV scans (external)Quarterly + on change
  • Internal vuln scansQuarterly + on change
  • Penetration testingAnnual + on significant change
  • Segmentation testingEvery 6 months · Service Providers
  • Wireless detectionQuarterly
  • Critical alert testingContinuous · 24×7

Walk into your QSA review with the package built

Map the CDE, automate scan tracking, and freeze evidence packages auditors accept first-pass.