CHAPTER 6: STEP 6 – ESTABLISH THE BASELINE

The following chapter details what needs to be done in order to comply with the Standard as a minimum; it is not intended to be complete and should be used in the context of the previous steps – gap analysis and risk management. It is important to note that whilst this book provides some guidance on the interpretations of the PCI Data Security Standard, it should in no way be used in isolation. Therefore, it should be used in conjunction with the Standard and its supporting documentation.

Build and maintain a secure network

Task 1 (Requirement 1) – Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect data

One of the most critical elements of the PCI Standard is the concept of separating the network ...

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