How does tokenization help with PCI compliance?

Tokenization replaces sensitive card data with a non-sensitive equivalent (a token), which significantly reduces the scope of your PCI compliance because the actual card data never touches your servers.

What is the difference between SAQ A and SAQ D?

SAQ A is a short questionnaire for merchants who completely outsource payment processing to third parties, while SAQ D is the most comprehensive assessment for those who store or transmit card data.

What are the 12 core requirements of PCI DSS?

PCI DSS includes 12 requirements across 6 goals: building secure networks, protecting cardholder data, maintaining vulnerability programs, implementing strong access controls, monitoring networks, and maintaining information security policies.

Which payment data is prohibited from being stored?

Under PCI DSS, you must never store full track data (magnetic stripe), CVV/CVC codes, or PIN/PIN blocks, even if encrypted.

PCI Compliance Guide

Name: PCI Compliance Guide
Author: HermeticOrmus

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Implements and enforces PCI DSS security standards for secure payment processing and cardholder data management.

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This skill provides specialized guidance for developers implementing the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). It offers structural patterns for the 12 core security requirements, including network security, data protection, and access control. By utilizing this skill, developers can implement secure tokenization workflows, properly mask Primary Account Numbers (PAN), and ensure that prohibited data like CVV or PIN blocks are never stored. It is an essential resource for reducing compliance scope and preparing for PCI DSS assessments across all compliance levels.

Características Principales

Comprehensive mapping of the 12 core PCI DSS requirements
AES-256-GCM encryption examples for data at rest and in transit
Audit logging and role-based access control (RBAC) templates
Secure tokenization and de-tokenization implementation patterns
Automated data minimization and log sanitization logic
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Casos de Uso

Implementing custom secure vaults for sensitive payment information
Conducting internal security audits and preparing for PCI DSS assessments
Building secure e-commerce checkout flows using payment processor tokens

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Características Principales

Comprehensive mapping of the 12 core PCI DSS requirements
AES-256-GCM encryption examples for data at rest and in transit
Audit logging and role-based access control (RBAC) templates
Secure tokenization and de-tokenization implementation patterns
Automated data minimization and log sanitization logic
0 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Implementing custom secure vaults for sensitive payment information
Conducting internal security audits and preparing for PCI DSS assessments
Building secure e-commerce checkout flows using payment processor tokens