Cardholder Data Protection Implementation
Healthcare Payment Processor • Healthcare • 5 months
Project Objective
Implement comprehensive controls for protecting stored cardholder data, focusing on encryption, key management, and data retention policies to meet PCI DSS requirements while addressing healthcare-specific challenges.
Methodologies & Approach
- •Cardholder data discovery and mapping exercise
- •Implementation of encryption solutions for stored cardholder data
- •Development of key management procedures and controls
- •Creation of data retention and secure deletion policies
- •Implementation of data masking for display and transmission
- •Development of procedures for protecting sensitive authentication data
- •Integration with healthcare-specific data protection requirements
Tools & Technologies
Data discovery toolsEncryption solutionsKey management systemsData masking toolsSecure deletion utilitiesPolicy management system
Outcomes & Results
- •Successfully implemented encryption for all stored cardholder data
- •Developed comprehensive key management procedures with appropriate segregation of duties
- •Implemented data retention policies reducing stored cardholder data by 70%
- •Deployed data masking for all user interfaces and reports
- •Created integrated approach addressing both PCI DSS and healthcare data protection requirements
- •Successfully passed PCI DSS requirement 3 with zero findings
- •Reduced risk of data breach through minimized storage of sensitive data
- •Established sustainable processes for ongoing data protection management
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:
Healthcare Payment Processor
Healthcare
Year:
2021
Duration:
5 months
PCI DSS Focus Areas
PCI DSS v4.0.1ComplianceSecurity ControlsAssessmentData Protection
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