PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance Checklist

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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requirements for organizations handling credit card data.

Build and Maintain a Secure Network

• □ Requirement 1: Install and maintain network security controls
  • □ Document all connections and data flows
  • □ Implement network segmentation
  • □ Review firewall rules every 6 months
  • □ Restrict inbound and outbound traffic
• □ Requirement 2: Apply secure configurations
  • □ Change all default passwords
  • □ Develop configuration standards
  • □ Inventory all system components
  • □ Remove unnecessary services

Protect Cardholder Data

• □ Requirement 3: Protect stored account data
  • □ Limit data retention and disposal
  • □ Mask PAN when displayed
  • □ Render PAN unreadable in storage
  • □ Document cryptographic architecture
• □ Requirement 4: Protect cardholder data in transit
  • □ Use strong cryptography (TLS 1.2+)
  • □ Never send unencrypted PANs
  • □ Document encryption protocols
  • □ Verify certificates

Vulnerability Management

• □ Requirement 5: Protect against malware
  • □ Deploy anti-malware on all systems
  • □ Keep anti-malware current
  • □ Perform periodic evaluations
  • □ Maintain audit logs
• □ Requirement 6: Develop secure systems
  • □ Apply security patches within 30 days
  • □ Develop software securely
  • □ Address vulnerabilities
  • □ Protect against web attacks

Access Control

• □ Requirement 7: Restrict access by business need
  • □ Limit access to system components
  • □ Assign privileges based on job function
  • □ Document access permissions
• □ Requirement 8: Identify users and authenticate access
  • □ Assign unique IDs to each user
  • □ Implement multi-factor authentication
  • □ Strong password requirements
  • □ Lock accounts after failed attempts
• □ Requirement 9: Restrict physical access
  • □ Use facility entry controls
  • □ Monitor physical access
  • □ Control media distribution
  • □ Maintain visitor logs

Monitoring and Testing

• □ Requirement 10: Log and monitor access
  • □ Implement audit trails
  • □ Review logs daily
  • □ Use time synchronization
  • □ Secure audit trails
• □ Requirement 11: Test security regularly
  • □ Quarterly vulnerability scans
  • □ Annual penetration testing
  • □ IDS/IPS deployment
  • □ File integrity monitoring

Security Policies

• □ Requirement 12: Support with organizational policies
  • □ Maintain security policy
  • □ Risk assessment processes
  • □ Security awareness program
  • □ Incident response plan
  • □ Service provider management

HIPAA Compliance Checklist

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements for protected health information (PHI).

Administrative Safeguards

• □ Security Officer: Designate security official
• □ Workforce Training: Regular security awareness training
• □ Access Management:
  • □ Unique user identification
  • □ Automatic logoff procedures
  • □ Encryption and decryption
• □ Audit Controls: Log and monitor PHI access
• □ Risk Assessment: Annual risk analysis
• □ Contingency Plan:
  • □ Data backup plan
  • □ Disaster recovery plan
  • □ Emergency mode operations

Physical Safeguards

• □ Facility Access: Limit physical access
• □ Workstation Use: Policies for proper use
• □ Device Controls: Receipt and removal of hardware

Technical Safeguards

• □ Access Control: User-based access
• □ Audit Logs: Record system activity
• □ Integrity: PHI not improperly altered
• □ Transmission Security: Encrypt PHI in transit

Business Associate Agreements

• □ Written contracts with all vendors
• □ Security requirements specified
• □ Regular vendor assessments

GDPR Compliance Checklist

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General Data Protection Regulation requirements for processing EU personal data.

Lawful Basis and Transparency

• □ Lawful Basis: Document legal basis for processing
• □ Privacy Notices: Clear and comprehensive
• □ Consent Management: Obtain and record consent
• □ Children's Data: Age verification and parental consent

Individual Rights

• □ Right to Access: Provide data within 30 days
• □ Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• □ Right to Erasure: Delete data on request
• □ Right to Portability: Export in machine-readable format
• □ Right to Object: Honor opt-out requests

Data Protection by Design

• □ Data Minimization: Collect only necessary data
• □ Purpose Limitation: Use data only for stated purposes
• □ Storage Limitation: Define retention periods
• □ Security Measures: Appropriate technical controls

Accountability and Governance

• □ Records of Processing: Maintain activity records
• □ Data Protection Officer: Appoint if required
• □ Impact Assessments: For high-risk processing
• □ Breach Notification: 72-hour reporting
• □ Third-Party Contracts: Data processing agreements

SOC 2 Type II Checklist

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Service Organization Control 2 requirements based on Trust Service Criteria.

Security

• □ Logical Access: Role-based access controls
• □ System Operations: Monitoring and incident response
• □ Change Management: Controlled deployment process
• □ Risk Mitigation: Regular risk assessments

Availability

• □ Performance Monitoring: Track system availability
• □ Incident Management: Response procedures
• □ Business Continuity: Disaster recovery plan
• □ Capacity Planning: Resource monitoring

Processing Integrity

• □ Quality Assurance: Testing procedures
• □ Error Handling: Detection and correction
• □ Processing Monitoring: Completeness checks

Confidentiality

• □ Data Classification: Identify confidential information
• □ Access Restrictions: Need-to-know basis
• □ Encryption: At rest and in transit
• □ Retention and Disposal: Secure destruction

Privacy

• □ Notice and Consent: Privacy policy
• □ Collection Limitation: Minimal data collection
• □ Use and Disclosure: As per privacy notice
• □ Access and Correction: User rights

ISO 27001 Checklist

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Information Security Management System (ISMS) requirements.

Context of the Organization

• □ Define ISMS scope
• □ Identify stakeholders
• □ Determine requirements

Leadership

• □ Management commitment
• □ Information security policy
• □ Roles and responsibilities

Risk Assessment

• □ Risk assessment methodology
• □ Risk identification
• □ Risk analysis and evaluation
• □ Risk treatment plan

Controls (Annex A)

• □ A.5: Information security policies
• □ A.6: Organization of information security
• □ A.7: Human resource security
• □ A.8: Asset management
• □ A.9: Access control
• □ A.10: Cryptography
• □ A.11: Physical security
• □ A.12: Operations security
• □ A.13: Communications security
• □ A.14: System development
• □ A.15: Supplier relationships
• □ A.16: Incident management
• □ A.17: Business continuity
• □ A.18: Compliance

Compliance Automation Tools

Evidence Collection

Documentation Requirements

• Policies and procedures
• Network diagrams
• Access control matrices
• Training records
• Audit logs
• Vulnerability scan reports
• Penetration test results
• Incident response records
• Change management logs
• Risk assessments

Best Practices

• Continuous Monitoring: Don't wait for audits
• Automate Controls: Reduce human error
• Regular Reviews: Update as regulations change
• Cross-Training: Multiple team members understand requirements
• Evidence Repository: Centralized compliance documentation

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