PCI:DSS What is it, and what does it mean to you? Dale Pearson 17 th November 2009

Today’s Presentation Security Stats Why PCI:DSS What does PCI:DSS mean to you Steps to becoming compliant Tips and Take Aways Question Time

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Security Stats Stats are from the Verizon Business Data Breach Investigations Report

Data Breaches Payment Card Data - Most Wanted Companies unaware of breach occurance

Exploitation Hacking and Malicious Code Top for Exploitation Methods Applications and OS targeted by Attackers

Threat Points Online presence increased risk Don't underestimate the insider threat

Simples Companies unaware of data existence Attacks are easy to carry out, and many could have been prevented

Why PCI:DSS ??

In the Media

The Creation of PCI:DSS Payment Card Industry : Data Security Standard Card Fraud pushed to an unsustainable level Security of information is an important factor to protect against financial loss, as well as reputational loss PCI:DSS is the card schemes response Secure transmission, storage and processing of card holder data. Coverage of systems, policies, and procedures

What's it all about? Increase security of card holder data Coverage of entire payments process Backing from the card schemes and banks mandatoryCompliance is mandatory Based on best practice Over 232 controls in 12 areas June 2005 Deadline July 2007 Deadline All merchants to define a compliance date 18% of companies in the UK are compliant

What can PCI:DSS Do For You? Brand reputation protection Framework to build upon Understanding of information in your business Improved security controls Documented and formalised process and policy Acceptance and reduction of risk Competitive edge Reduced processing costs Avoid fines and legal costs Continue accepting cards Safe Harbour

Who’s Who

What does PCI:DSS mean to you?

PCI:SS Requirements Build and Maintain a Secure Network Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other parameters Protect Cardholder Data Protect stored cardholder data Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program Use and regularly update anti-virus software Develop and maintain secure systems and applications

PCI:SS Requirements Implement Strong Access Control Measures Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access Restrict physical access to cardholder data Regularly Monitor and Test Networks Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data Regularly test security systems and processes Maintain an Information Security Policy Maintain a policy that addresses information security

Steps to becoming Compliant

Merchant Requirements

Self Assessment Questionnaire Subset of the full Onsite Audit Criteria Completed by the merchant Submitted to the Acquirer Made up of Yes / No / Not Applicable responses Broken up into the six sections of requirement

Compliance Life Cycle Pre- Assessment / Gap Analysis Implement / Remediate PCI:DSS Certification Ongoing Compliance monitoring

Road to compliance Senior Manager Support Understand the task at hand Identify applications and locations of cardholder data Produce network diagrams and data flows Identify compliance gaps to the 12 requirements Obtain required expertise Establish the scope for compliance Engage with 3 rd parties Conduct vulnerability scans Prioritise remediation activities Clarify compliance on submission of SAQ

Key Controls Systems / Technology Network Segmentation System Hardening Encryption Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware Access Controls Password Controls Physical Access Controls Centralized Logging File Integrity Monitoring IDS / IPS Scanning (Wireless & Vulnerabilities)

Key Controls Procedures Systems Build Encryption Key Management Secure Applications Development Security Testing (Vuln Scanning & Pen Tests) Log Review Annual Risk Assessment Policies / Procedures Annual Review & Issue Security Awareness Incident Response Annual TestingPeople Background Checks, Security Awareness

What’s in Scope? Firewalls / Switches / Routers / Network Appliances / Servers / Workstations / Laptops

PA-DSS Payment Application Data Security Standard Required 1 st July 2010Based on Visa’s (Payment Application Best Practices) Required 1 st July 2010 Purpose and scope Payment applications must facilitate (not prevent) PCI:DSS compliance Applies only to payment applications developed by 3 rd parties Goals for Software Development Application must not retain mag stripe data Application must encrypt cardholder data Guidance for PCI:DSS compliant implementation

QSA Review / Assessment Detailed audit against PCI:DSS Targets all systems and networks storing, processing or transmitting cardholder data Review of contractual relationships Performed by a VISA certified provider (QSA) Report on compliance submitted to Acquirer

Assessment Examples

Common Compliance Issues Scoping of project is to large Flat network and no segmentation Legacy systems, and non compliant software Lack of knowledge to interpret controls Lack of formal processes and procedures Confusion of systems scoping Storage, processing and transmitting of data with no business requirement Non compliant 3 rd parties Significant cost to full compliance Evaluation of compensating controls

Consequence of non compliance Monthly fine for non compliance Increased cost for processing cards Damage to brand reputation Customers sue for negligence Increased risk of security breach Costly investigative charges No safe harbour Acquirer refuses to allow card processing

Misconceptions Self assessment means your compliant Compliance means you wont suffer a breach Outsourcing takes away your need for compliance PCI:DSS is just about IT A single product can make you compliant Compliance can be automated

Tips and Take Aways Reduce your scope Ensure senior buy in Prioritise Tasks – High Medium Low Be honest and open about card holder data existence Maintain the good security practices Go beyond card data systems Be proactive with checks and controls No single product equals compliance Make someone responsible for managing compliance

Online Documentation PCI:DSS Standard v1.2 Approved QSA List PCI Prioritized Approach

Q&A Thank You. Dale Pearson