This 13-page “PCI DSS Compliance Checklist” (2026 Edition) by VISTA InfoSec is a free downloadable guide designed to help organizations prepare for a PCI DSS v4.0 audit. It opens with an intro explaining what PCI DSS is, who the guide is for (CISOs, compliance managers, merchants, payment processors), and the PCI DSS merchant levels (1–4).
The bulk of the document is a checklist covering all 12 PCI DSS v4.0 requirements — Network Security Controls, Secure Configurations, Protecting Cardholder Data, Vulnerability Management & Secure Development, Access Control & Identity Management, Physical Access Security, Logging/Monitoring & Security Testing, and Information Security Policies & Third-Party Management — each with tickable control items, priority tags (Critical/Required/Docs/Review), and expert tips. It closes with a call-to-action to book a free consultation with VISTA Infosec’s QSAs, plus their contact details.
Inside This Free Guide, You’ll Get:
✔ What PCI DSS v4.0 Is and Why It Matters
✔ PCI DSS Merchant Levels 1–4 Explained
✔ All 12 PCI DSS v4.0 Requirements Unpacked as a Working Checklist
✔ Network Security Controls & CDE Segmentation
✔ Secure Configurations & Hardening Standards
✔ Protecting Cardholder Data — Storage & Transmission
✔ Vulnerability Management & Secure Development
✔ Access Control & Identity Management
✔ Physical Access Security
✔ Logging, Monitoring & Security Testing
✔ Information Security Policies & Third-Party Risk Management
✔ Priority Tags on Every Control Item (Critical / Required / Docs / Review / Scope) Plus Expert QSA Tips
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