PCI DSS is a payment card environment security framework developed by major payment processors to protect customer payment card data. The standard includes several requirements for organizations that handle payment card transactions.

The new version 4.0 of PCI DSS has enhanced flexibility, enabling businesses to tailor their security measures to their unique needs while still adhering to PCI DSS mandates. It has merged requirements and updated security monitoring systems to be included in the incident response plan, ensuring more effective incident response. The update represents progress in securing the payment ecosystem against fraud.

ARCON | Privileged Access Management (PAM) is critical in complying with PCI DSS 4.0 by helping organizations secure and manage access to sensitive systems and cardholder data environments (CDE). ARCON | PAM solution addresses several Access Control (Requirement 7 – Implement Strong Access Control Measures) requirements of PCI DSS 4.0, ensuring that access to privileged accounts is tightly controlled, monitored, and logged.

Read the compliance mapping paper to know how ARCON | PAM helps to mitigate risks, meet regulatory requirements, and ensure the integrity of payment systems.