/pci-compliance

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name: pci-compliance
description: Implement PCI DSS compliance requirements for secure handling of payment card data and payment systems. Use when securing payment processing, achieving PCI compliance, or implementing payment card security measures.
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# PCI Compliance

Master PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance for secure payment processing and handling of cardholder data.

## When to Use This Skill

- Building payment processing systems
- Handling credit card information
- Implementing secure payment flows
- Conducting PCI compliance audits
- Reducing PCI compliance scope
- Implementing tokenization and encryption
- Preparing for PCI DSS assessments

## PCI DSS Requirements (12 Core Requirements)

### Build and Maintain Secure Network

1. Install and maintain firewall configuration
2. Don't use vendor-supplied defaults for passwords

### Protect Cardholder Data

3. Protect stored cardholder data
4. Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across public networks

### Maintain Vulnerability Management

5. Protect systems against malware
6. Develop and maintain secure systems and applications