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The assessor is the person who conducts the PCI Card Production Security Assessment and prepares the Card Production Report on Compliance (ROC) and the Card Production Attestation of Compliance (AOC). The assessor should be familiar with the forms that are needed to complete an assessment and provide guidance to the vendor on how to fill them out. The assessor should also ensure that the forms are consistent with the PCI Card Production Standards and the PCI CPSA Qualification Requirements. The other options are not the best sources of information for the vendor, as they may not be directly involved in the assessment process or have the expertise to advise on the forms. References:

• PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Program Guide, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 81
• PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 10
• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Template for Report on Compliance, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 3
• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Attestation of Compliance, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 22

According to the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Logical Security Requirements, the vendor must implement a formal security awareness program to make all personnel aware of the importance of card production and provisioning security. The security awareness program must include annual training on common attack methods, such as phishing, social engineering, malware, and ransomware, and how to prevent, detect, and report them. The security awareness program must also include training on the vendor’s security policies and procedures, the roles and responsibilities of personnel, the applicable PCI Card Production and Provisioning Security Requirements, and the consequences of non-compliance. The vendor must also require all personnel to acknowledge at least annually that they have read and understood the security policies and procedures. The vendor must not use security posters alone, as they are not sufficient to meet the security awareness program requirements. The vendor may use security awareness exams for all personnel, but they are not mandatory for compliance. The vendor may also train personnel on the use of mantraps, but this is not relevant to the logical security requirements. References: PCI Card Production and Provisioning Logical Security Requirements and Test Procedures v3.0, January 2022, pages 28-291

The PCI SSC is the best-placed organization to answer a query about a missing field in the card production reporting template, as they are the ones who develop and maintain the template and the standards. The card production reporting template is the mandatory template for use in completing a Card Production Report on Compliance (ROC), which provides detail on how to document the findings of a PCI Card Production Assessment. The template is based on the PCI Card Production and Provisioning LogicalSecurity Requirements and the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, which are also developed and maintained by the PCI SSC. Therefore, the PCI SSC has the authority and the expertise to clarify any issues or questions regarding the template and the standards. The other options are not the best sources of information for the query, as they may not have the same level of knowledge or involvement in the template and the standards. References:

• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Template for Report on Compliance, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 31
• PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Program Guide, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 52
• PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Program Guide, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 82

 According to the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, the vendor must test all alarms on external doors of the card production and provisioning vendor environment at least every month. The vendor must also document the results of the tests and retain them for at least one year. The vendor must also have procedures to respond to any alarms or incidents, and to report them to the relevant parties. The vendor must not test the alarms less frequently than every month, as this may compromise the security and integrity of the card production and provisioning vendor environment and increase the risk of unauthorized access or theft. References: PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements and Test Procedures v3.0, January 2022, pages 9-101

According to the PCI CPSA Qualification Requirements, one of the administrative requirements for CPSA Companies is to adhere to the report delivery schedule as defined by the PCI SSC. The report delivery schedule specifies the deadlines for submitting the PCI Card Production Reports on Compliance (ROCs) and Attestations of Compliance (AOCs) to the PCI SSC and the payment brands. The report delivery schedule also defines the circumstances under which a CPSA Company may request an extension or a waiver of the report delivery deadline. The PCI SSC is the only entity that can approve the change in the report delivery schedule, and the CPSA Company must submit a written request to the PCI SSC with a valid reason for the delay and the proposed new delivery date. The PCI SSC will review the request and notify the CPSA Company of its decision. The PCI SSC may also notify the payment brands and the affected issuers of the change in the report delivery schedule. References: PCI CPSA Qualification Requirements, Version 1.1, April 2020, Section 6.1.4, Page 121

The PCI SSC does not enforce compliance, nor does it mandate penalties for non-compliance. Compliance with the PCI Card Production Standards is enforced by the payment brands. The payment brands may have their own compliance programs and may apply penalties or fines to entities that are not compliant or suffer a breach. Therefore, a vendor who wants to know if they will be penalized if their vault is not compliant should ask the payment brands that they work with or are contracted by. References:

• Payment Card Industry (PCI) Card Production Security Assessors Program Guide, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 51
• PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 62

According to the PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, one of the security controls for high-security areas (HSAs) is to have motion detectors that generate an alarm event when movement is detected and the access-control system indicates the room is not occupied. This is to prevent unauthorized access or intrusion to the HSAs, where sensitive card production and provisioning activities take place. The motion detectors should be configured to cover all areas within the HSA and should be tested periodically to ensure proper functionality. References: PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, Section 1.1, Objective 2, Requirement 2.1.1, Page 61

The best way to check that you are using the most current version of the Card Production requirements is to download it from PCI SSC’s Document Library. The PCI SSC’s Document Library is a repository of all the PCI standards, guidelines, and supporting documents that are developed and maintained by the PCI SSC. The Document Library is accessible to the public and provides the latest versions of the documents, as well as the summary of changes and the effective dates. The Document Library also allows you to search, filter, and sort the documents by category, type, date, and keyword. Therefore, by downloading the Card Production requirements from the Document Library, you can ensure that you have the most up-to-date and authoritative version of the requirements. The other options are not the best ways to check the version of the Card Production requirements, as they may not be reliable, efficient, or available. Having the CPSA Company’s point of contact request the document may not be feasible, as the point of contact may not have the authority, the access, or the time to do so. Emailing a request for the document to PCI SSC may not be effective, as the PCI SSC may not respond promptly or provide the document in the format that you need. Viewing the document directly via PCI SSC Assessor Portal may not be possible, as the Assessor Portal may not have the latest version of the document or may require a login credential that you do not have. References:

• PCI SSC Document Library1
• PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Program Guide, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 52

According to the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, the vendor must ensure that all boxes containing card stock are sealed with tamper-evident tape or labels when stored in the vault. The vendor must also maintain a log of all card stock movements in and out of the vault, and reconcile the card stock inventory at least daily. The vendor must not leave any boxes containing card stock unsealed within the vault, regardless of the frequency of stock pulling, as this may compromise the security and integrity of the card stock and increase the risk of unauthorized access or theft. References: PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements and Test Procedures v3.0, January 2022, pages 12-131

According to the PCI CPSA Qualification Requirements, one of the administrative requirements for CPSA Companies is to notify the VPA of any changes to the roles of CPSA Employees or other personnel that directly affect the security of card products and related components. This is to ensure that the CPSA Company maintains the quality and integrity of the CPSA Program and the PCI Card Production Security Standards. The VPA should be notified within 10 business days of the change, and the CPSA Company should provide evidence of the qualifications and training of theaffected personnel. References: PCI CPSA Qualification Requirements, Version 1.1, April 2020, Section 6.1.3, Page 121