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The 12 core elements of the CISP regulation are, as follows:

The core of the PCI DSS is a group of principles and accompanying requirements, around which the specific elements of the DSS are organized:

===Build and Maintain a Secure Network===

Requirement 1: Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data

Requirement 2: Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters

===Protect Cardholder Data===

Requirement 3: Protect stored cardholder data

Requirement 4: Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks

===Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program===

Requirement 5: Use and regularly update anti-virus software

Requirement 6: Develop and maintain secure systems and applications

===Implement Strong Access Control Measures===

Requirement 7: Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know

Requirement 8: Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access

Requirement 9: Restrict physical access to cardholder data

===Regularly Monitor and Test Networks===

Requirement 10: Track & monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data

Requirement 11: Regularly test security systems and processes

===Maintain an Information Security Policy===

Requirement 12: Maintain a policy that addresses information security

To further the adoption of the PCI DSS, the PCI Security Standards Council defines credentials and qualifications for QSAs and ASVs. The PCI Security Standards Council also manages a global training and certification program for QSAs and ASVs, and will publish a directory of certified providers on this Web site.

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*PCI-DSS undergoes a detail update every 1.5 years - this is Version 1.2 (more "in detail" version, pick your language)

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