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Methodology for Firewall Reviews for PCI Compliance

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Methodology for Firewall Reviews for PCI Compliance (PDF, 2.65MB)Published: 17 Apr, 2013
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A senior executive of the organization must sign off on the PCI DSS attestation of compliance so has overall accountability for PCI compliance. By following the methodology described in this document, the organization can ensure ongoing firewall compliance to PCI DSS, protect the organization, lower the total cost of ownership and provide accountability to senior management.

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