Cybersecurity Architecture for Cardholder Data Environment
Global Payment Gateway • Financial Technology • 9 months
Project Objective
Design and implement comprehensive cybersecurity architecture for cardholder data environment, ensuring alignment with PCI DSS requirements while incorporating defense-in-depth strategies and emerging security technologies.
Methodologies & Approach
- •Security architecture assessment and requirements gathering
- •Development of target security architecture aligned with PCI DSS
- •Implementation of defense-in-depth strategy across network, system, and application layers
- •Creation of security architecture documentation and diagrams
- •Implementation of security technology stack for comprehensive protection
- •Development of security architecture governance process
- •Integration with existing enterprise architecture framework
Tools & Technologies
Security architecture frameworks (SABSA, TOGAF)
Architecture modeling tools
Network security technologies
Encryption solutions
Security monitoring tools
Threat modeling methodologies
Outcomes & Results
- •Developed comprehensive security architecture for cardholder data environment
- •Implemented defense-in-depth strategy with multiple security layers
- •Created detailed security architecture documentation and diagrams
- •Deployed integrated security technology stack for comprehensive protection
- •Established security architecture governance process for ongoing management
- •Successfully passed PCI DSS assessment with architecture recognized as exemplary
- •Reduced security incidents by 90% through improved architectural controls
- •Created foundation for secure growth and technology evolution
Key Insights & Lessons Learned
- •Early stakeholder engagement is critical for successful PCI DSS initiatives to ensure buy-in and alignment with business objectives.
- •A risk-based approach to implementation allows for more efficient resource allocation and prioritization of activities.
- •Clear documentation and evidence collection processes are essential for successful PCI DSS assessments.
- •Integration with existing business processes is essential for sustainable compliance programs.
- •Continuous monitoring and testing are key to maintaining compliance between formal assessments.
PCI DSS Requirements Addressed
Requirement 1
Network Security
Requirement 2
System Configuration
Requirement 3
Data Protection
Requirement 4
Transmission Security
Requirement 5
Malware Protection
Requirement 6
Secure Development
Requirement 7
Access Control
Requirement 8
Authentication
Requirement 9
Physical Security
Requirement 10
Logging & Monitoring
Requirement 11
Security Testing
Requirement 12
Security Policy
Project Details
Company:
Global Payment Gateway
Financial Technology
Year:
2021
Duration:
9 months
PCI DSS Focus Areas
PCI DSS v4.0.1
Compliance
Security Controls
Assessment
Security Architecture
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