PCI DSS Requirement 4.1 mandates that cardholder data sent over open public networks must be protected with strong cryptographic protocols. Accepting only trusted keys ensures data integrity and prevents unauthorized access.
Key Validation Practices:
Trusted keys and certificates are verified to ensure authenticity. Using untrusted keys compromises the security of the encrypted communication.
Prohibited Practices:
A/D:Configuring protocols to accept all certificates or lower encryption strength violates PCI DSS encryption guidelines.
B:Proprietary protocols are not inherently compliant unless they meet strong cryptographic standards.
Testing and Verification:
Assessors verify the implementation of trusted keys by examining encryption settings, reviewing certificate chains, and conducting tests to confirm only trusted connections are accepted.
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