PCI DSS v4.0 – RFC Timeline Update

UPDATE: PCI DSS v4.0 in Q1 2022

The PCI SSC announced that the planned completion date for PCI DSS v4.0 is Q4 2021. The council is seeking further feedback for PCI DSS v.4.0 validation documents and is holding Request for Comments (RFC) estimated for June 2021. More details on how to participate in the RFC will be posted in their blog.

We will also publish any updates on the PCI DSS v4.0 schedule changes as we learn from the Council.

PCI DSS Requirements

• PCI DSS Requirement 5.4.1: Anti-spoofing controls such as DMARC, which stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance, Sender Policy Framework (SPF), and Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM) can help stop phishers from spoofing the entity’s domain and impersonating personnel. 

• Clarification on eCommerce Outsourcing PCI DSS requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1

• Unpacking the New PCI DSS Password Standards

• Is Your Organization Prepared for PCI DSS Automation – Requirement 10.4.1.1?

• What is the PCI DSS v4 Authenticated Scanning Mandate – Requirement 11.3.1.2?

• What is the PCI DSS v4.0.1 Requirement for PoLP – Requirement 7.2.5?

• PCI SSC Updates SAQ A: Removal of Key eCommerce Security and New Eligibility Criteria – Requirements 6.4.3, 11.6.1, 12.3.1

• The New PCI DSS v4.0.1 Software Catalog Mandate – Requirement 6.3.2

• How PCI DSS 4.0.1 Tackles Service Account Vulnerabilities – Requirements 8.6.1, 7.2.5.1, 8.6.2, 8.6.3, 10.2.1.2

• Are You Keeping an Inventory of Cipher Suites and Certificates for the New PCI DSS – Requirements 12.3.3, 4.2.1.1?

• How to Analyze An Attestation of Compliance (AOC)

• PCI Compliance New Requirements and Targeted Risk Analysis (TRA)

Learn more about Penetration Testing and new exploits in HALOCK’s Exploit Insider.

• The Dangers of Legacy Protocols

• Exploiting API Endpoints

• Abusing Default Credentials

• Weaponizing Legacy Software

PCI Targeted Risk Analysis & DoCRA

https://www.halock.com/pci-compliance-new-requirements-and-targeted-risk-analysis/

HIPAA & Penetration Testing & Incident Response Plans

https://www.halock.com/are-you-ready-for-the-enhanced-hipaa-requirements-for-penetration-testing-and-more/

Top Threats in Healthcare

https://www.halock.com/top-cyber-threats-in-healthcare/

Cloud Security Risk Management

https://www.halock.com/prioritized-findings-and-remediation-in-cloud-security-reporting/

Penetration Testing Reports to Manage and Prioritize Risk

https://www.halock.com/a-threat-based-approach-to-penetration-test-reporting/

Learn how Duty of Care Risk Analysis (DoCRA) can help you achieve reasonable security:

What is Duty of Care Risk Analysis (DoCRA) for Cybersecurity?

What is Duty of Care Risk Analysis (DoCRA) for General Counsel?

What is Duty of Care Risk Analysis (DoCRA) for Regulators?

What is Duty of Care Risk Analysis (DoCRA) for Auditors?

What is Duty of Care Risk Analysis (DoCRA) for Executives?

What is Duty of Care Risk Analysis (DoCRA) for Risk Managers?