PCI DSS compliance is a requirement for any business that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data. The authorities upgrade their versions to enhance security measures and help individuals and businesses handle growing security threats seamlessly. The PCI-DSS v4.0 standard has various requirements that states all companies must implement the security standards changes before March 2025.
Companies will face challenges with the new PCI DSS v4.0 requirements as they now need to secure all system configurations, not just vendor defaults. The updated Requirement 2.2 emphasizes the need for organizations to develop, implement, and maintain configuration standards that cover all system components, address known security vulnerabilities, and align with industry standards. This means businesses must continuously update these configurations as new vulnerabilities are identified, ensuring secure setups before connecting systems to production environments.
