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Five-Step PCI DSS v4.0 Transition Checklist
PCI DSS v4.0 introduces modernized payment data security requirements, replacing v3.2.1 by March 2024, with additional updates due in 2025. The update expands scope to include account data, strengthens configuration and anti-malware controls, and promotes continuous compliance. The five-step transition checklist advises phased implementation, scope review, cultural alignment, stronger configuration management, and automated monitoring. Fortra’s Tripwire Enterprise supports compliance through real-time file integrity and configuration monitoring, automated remediation, and extensive policy coverage across thousands of platforms, ensuring readiness for evolving PCI mandates.