Chapter 8

Requirement 1

Build and Maintain a Secure Network

The network is the first logical bastion of an information security framework in an organization. The network connects the organization internally and with its partners, customers, and so on. A compromise of said network could cause a great deal of financial damage both by loss of reputation and by diminished productivity. In the event that the network transmits cardholder information, a heightened implementation of network security becomes a basic essential. The PCI-DSS has several requirements that focus on network security. Throughout this chapter we will discuss the PCI Requirement 1 and its implementation strategies in a PCI environment.

8.1 Network Security: A Primer

8.1.1 Network ...

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