Chelsea Smith, MAcc, CPA, CISA, CC’s Post

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a (QSA) Qualified Security Assessor? Hey this is Phillip Gayle, a PCI DSS student. I was fortunate to play the role of a QSA in a fictitious organization. I learned as the assessor it is my responsibility to first validate the Scope. I realize now that if the Scope is not accurate then the entire assessment is not accurate. Evidently there are two parts to PCI DSS scoping one that the assessor must confirm and one that the entity must confirm via PCI DSS v4.0 Requirement 12.5.2. Assessors have several methods to confirm the scope and ensure all relevant systems, people, and processes are included in the assessment. My review discovered that there was a whole payment process that was initially missed as part of the entity's evaluation of scope. Specifically, as the assessor in this scenario: I examined network diagrams and data flow diagrams to understand how cardholder data (CHD) and sensitive authentication data (SAD) moved through the organization. I ensured that all points where it enters, exits, or is stored within the network were identified.  I conducted staff interviews to gain insight into processes and systems. I checked system configurations to ensure that only necessary systems had access. I checked the organization’s asset inventory to ensure all necessary systems were included. I analyzed network scans to identify all devices on the network. I assessed physical security controls to ensure that only authorized personnel had access. I assessed third party relationships that might impact the security. PCI Compliance Professionals please share your thoughts in the comments!

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The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has released the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Report on Compliance (ROC) Template for v4.0.1 to align with PCI DSS version 4.0.1, to address minor errors, and to reformat the template.

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has released the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Report on Compliance (ROC) Template for v4.0.1 to align with PCI DSS version 4.0.1, to address minor errors, and to reformat the template.  

Had a friend ask me about the PCI Council discontinuing the Items Noted for Improvement (INFI) worksheet. Frankly, I was not even aware this was introduced last year and ultimately seemed like an end-around to the In Place with Remediation removal. In our days at VeriSign, I introduced the concept of a Supplemental Findings Report. During a normal PCI Assessment, our QSAs would invariably find security issues unrelated to PCI DSS, or in some cases, bad behavior that could lead to a breach but did not have a direct tie in to any PCI DSS requirement. If you are a QSA, you can disregard the INFI worksheet (note that FAQ 1572 is still up and live at the moment). Instead, consider encapsulating any additional findings in a supplementary document that you can pass along to your client. It will protect of you.

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