Awesome Pci Dss Overview
A curated list of PCI DSS–related resources: standards, SAQs, guidance, tooling, training, community, and example projects.
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Awesome PCI DSS 
A curated list of PCI DSS–related resources: standards, SAQs, guidance, tooling, training, community, and example projects.
Contents
- Official Resources
- Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs)
- Tooling & Frameworks
- Cloud Compliance
- Implementation Guides
- Tools for PCI DSS 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 Compliance
- Policy Templates & Resources
- API Security
- Training & Certification
- Community & Forums
- Example Projects
- Books & Publications
- Related Projects
- Contributing
Official Resources
- PCI SSC Document Library - Central hub for all PCI standards and materials
- PCI DSS v4.0.1 Standard - Latest release (June 2024)
- PCI DSS Quick Reference Guide - High-level overview
- PIN Transaction Security (PTS) - Requirements for POI devices
- PCI SSC Blog - Official insights and updates
Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs)
- SAQ A - For fully outsourced e-commerce
- SAQ A-EP - Partial e-commerce outsourcing
- SAQ D - All other merchants and service providers
- ROC Template - For QSA assessments
Tooling & Frameworks
Open Source
- Wazuh - HIDS, log analysis, file integrity
- OpenControl - Compliance-as-code catalog
- Vault - Secrets management (Req. 3)
- OpenVAS - Vulnerability scanning
- OSSEC - Host-based intrusion detection
- Mozilla SSL Configuration Generator - TLS hardening
Commercial
- Qualys - Vulnerability scanning, asset inventory, and PCI DSS compliance monitoring
- Tripwire - File integrity monitoring, security configuration management, and continuous compliance
- Splunk - Log management, SIEM, and compliance reporting
- Trustwave - Managed PCI compliance services and security solutions
- Tenable - Comprehensive PCI DSS compliance platform with vulnerability management
- SolarWinds Security Event Manager - Log management, event correlation, and built-in PCI DSS reports
- Secureframe - Automated compliance management, policy enforcement, and risk assessment
- Drata - Compliance automation, evidence collection, and audit readiness
- Vanta - Automated compliance workflows, risk assessment, and live dashboards
- Rapid7 InsightVM - Vulnerability assessment and risk prioritization
- Thales CipherTrust - Data encryption and tokenization solutions
- Imperva WAF - Web application firewall for protecting payment applications
- CyberArk - Privileged access management for secure authentication
- Okta - Identity and access management for PCI environments
- TokenEx - Cloud tokenization for protecting cardholder data
- Orca Security - Cloud compliance, vulnerability monitoring, and risk prioritization
Cloud Compliance
- AWS Config Conformance Packs - AWS compliance templates
- AWS PCI DSS Level 1 FAQs - Cloud compliance guidance
- Cloud Security Alliance Guide - Cloud-specific compliance
- Multi-Cloud Compliance - Cross-cloud management
Implementation Guides
- NIST SP 800-53 Mapping - PCI DSS control mappings
- OWASP Secure Coding Practices - Requirement 6 guidance
- SANS PCI DSS Checklist - Implementation checklist
- E-commerce Requirements - Post-March 2025 guidance
Tools for PCI DSS 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 Compliance
These tools help organizations meet PCI DSS 6.4.3 (script management and authorization on payment pages) and 11.6.1 (real-time tamper/change detection):
- PylonSec - Comprehensive script governance, real-time tamper detection, automated unauthorized script detection
- Imperva Client-Side Protection - Discovers and inventories scripts, enforces authorization, verifies integrity via cryptographic hashing
- Feroot - Script authorization, integrity verification, inventory management, real-time change detection
- DataDome Page Protect - Automated script discovery, inventory, authorization, integrity monitoring, real-time tamper detection
- SecurityMetrics Shopping Cart Monitor - Cloud-based Web Integrity Monitoring without installation or configuration
- Foregenix File Integrity Monitoring - Cryptographic hashing to verify and monitor script integrity
- SourceDefense - Script inventory, authorization, integrity monitoring with free tier for single page
- Visualping - Automated change and tamper detection for payment pages, monitors content and HTTP headers
- CHEQ Privacy Compliance - Monitors and intercepts script requests, detects unauthorized changes
- Akamai Client-Side Protection - JavaScript security, client-side script monitoring, integrity checks
Policy Templates & Resources
These templates and resources help organizations create and maintain PCI DSS-compliant policies and documentation:
Free Templates
- WithPCI Policy Templates - Comprehensive PCI DSS v4.0-aligned templates including Information Security Policy, Incident Response Plan, Change Management, and many more
- FRSecure PCI Policy Template - Comprehensive template covering account management, authentication, vendor access, and more
- PCI V4 Policy Templates Sample - Free sample pack including Access Control Policy, Information Security Policy, and more
- SecurityMetrics PCI Templates - Customizable templates for firewall configuration, incident response, and security policies
- Strike Graph PCI DSS Policy - Robust, customizable policy template framework covering the 12 core requirements
- SANS Security Policy Templates - General security policy templates that can be adapted for PCI DSS compliance
- paulveillard/PCI-DSS-Compliance-Toolkit - Checklists, policy templates, and data flow diagram guides
Paid Solutions
- PCI Policies - Professional templates for merchants and service providers with 30+ documents covering all requirements
- IT Governance PCI DSS Documentation Toolkit - Comprehensive toolkit created by a Qualified Security Assessor
- PCI Policy Portal - Industry-leading templates for PCI DSS compliance
- NordLayer PCI Compliance Templates - Templates tailored for cloud/hybrid environments
Implementation Tips
- Customize templates to fit your organization's environment and processes
- Ensure policies are clear, concise, and free of unnecessary jargon
- Link controls to specific PCI DSS requirements for easier audits
- Review and update policies regularly to reflect changes in business or compliance standards
API Security
- PCI DSS v4.0 API Security Compliance - Overview of new API security requirements in PCI DSS v4.0
- Requirement 6.2.3 Compliance - Guide to implementing PCI DSS requirement 6.2.3 for secure custom application code
- Requirement 6.3.2 Implementation - How to maintain an inventory of custom software components for vulnerability management
- Requirement 6.2.2 for Developers - Training requirements for software development personnel working on custom software
Training & Certification
- PCI SSC Training - Official programs
- Cybrary: PCI DSS Practitioner - Deep-dive modules
- QSA Qualification - Assessor certification
- Security Journey Blog - Training resources
Community & Forums
- r/pcicompliance - Reddit community
- Stack Exchange - PCI DSS - Technical Q&A
- PCI DSS LinkedIn Group - Professional networking
- PCI Perspectives - Official blog
Example Projects
- praiseordu/PCI-DSS-Compliance-Toolkit - Compliance toolkit
- paulveillard/cybersecurity-pci-dss-compliance - Best practices library
- captbrando/PCI-Compliance-5th-Edition - Comprehensive guide
- AWS PCI Templates - Cloud architectures
Books & Publications
- PCI DSS: A Pocket Guide - By Alan Calder
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Handbook - By Branden Williams
- PCI Compliance, 5th Edition - Comprehensive guide
Related Projects
- Awesome Security - General security resources
- Awesome Cybersecurity - Broader security topics
Contributing
- Fork this repository
- Add your resource under the relevant section (alphabetical order)
- Submit a pull request
License
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