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According to the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, the HSA Access Control system must enforce both dual control and dual presence principles. Dual control means that at least two authorized individuals must act together to perform a critical function or access a sensitive area. Dual presence means that at least two authorized individuals must be physically present in the same area at all times. These principles are intended to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent activities by requiring mutual supervision and accountability. Therefore, the HSA Access Control system must ensure that no single individual can enter, exit, or operate within the HSA without the cooperation and the presence of another authorized individual. References:

• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 121
• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 131

According to the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Logical Security Requirements, Secure Element (SE) provisioning is the process of adding cardholder account information to a secure element on a mobile device via an over-the-air or over-the-internet communication channel. A secure element is a tamper-resistant platform that can securely host applications and their confidential and cryptographic data. A SIM card is an example of a secure element that can be used for mobile payments. SE provisioning is different from Host Card Emulation (HCE) provisioning, which is the process of adding cardholder account information to a cloud-based server that emulates a secure element on a mobile device. SE provisioning is also different from card personalization, which is the process of adding cardholder account information to a physical card. Over-the-air (OTA) provisioning is a generic term that can refer to either SE or HCE provisioning, depending on the type of mobile payment system used. References: PCI Card Production and Provisioning Logical Security Requirements and Test Procedures v3.0, January 2022, pages 6-71

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 use magnetic contacts that are permanently alarmed and that are connected to the security control-room panels to protect doors that provide access to buildings containing air conditioning equipment. The vendor must also ensure that the air conditioning equipment is located in a secure area that is not accessible to unauthorized personnel, and that the air conditioning system is monitored and maintained to prevent unauthorized access or tampering. The vendor must also have procedures to respond to any alarms or incidents related to the air conditioning system, and to report them to the relevant parties. The vendor must not use security tape, electrical contacts, or physical locks alone, as these may not provide adequate protection or detection of unauthorized access or tampering. References: PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements and Test Procedures v3.0, January 2022, pages 21-221

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 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

 According to the PCI Card Production Logical Security Requirements, the vendor must have a formal employee termination process that includes notifying the security manager in writing prior to the termination of any employee who has access to cardholder data or sensitive authentication data. This is to ensure that the security manager can take appropriate actions to revoke the employee’s access rights, credentials, and keys, and to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of cardholder data or sensitive authentication data by the terminated employee. The vendor must also have a documented policy and procedure for the employee termination process, and must maintain a log of all termination activities. References:

• PCI Card Production Logical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 19, requirement 6.1.2
• PCI Card Production Logical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 20, requirement 6.1.3

 According to the PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, one of the objectives of physical security is to deter, detect, and delay unauthorized access to card production facilities and equipment. This objective requires that the facility has adequate security measures to prevent or respond to any physical attacks or intrusions, such as alarms, locks, cameras, guards, etc. However, these measures may not be sufficient if the facility is located in a rural area, where law enforcement services may not be able to reach the facility in a timely manner in case of an emergency. Therefore, the location of the facility may pose a risk to the security of card production and provisioning activities, and the CPSA should assess the adequacy of the facility’s security plan and procedures to mitigate this risk. References: PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, Section 1.1, Objective 1, Page 41

The PCI SSC (Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council) is the organization that develops and maintains the PCI Card Production Standards and related validation requirements, programs, and supporting documentation. The PCI SSC also provides training and qualification for CPSA Companies and CPSA Employees to perform PCI Card Production Assessments. The PCI SSC is the best source of guidance and clarification for any questions or issues related to the assessment process, testing methods, reporting requirements, and interpretation of the standards. The assessor can contact the PCI SSC by email, phone, or online form, as specified in the CPSA Program Guide1. The payment brands, issuing banks, and vendors are not responsible for defining or explaining the assessment requirements or testing methods, and may not have the same level of expertise or authority as the PCI SSC. References:

• Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Program Guide, Section 2.1 and 5.1
• Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Requirements, Section 1.1 and 2.1

According to the PCI Card Production Logical Security Requirements, vendors must have a list of pre-approved third parties that are authorized to access the facility and the systems involved in card production. However, other third parties may be granted access under exceptional circumstances, such as emergency repairs or maintenance, provided that they are approved by the physical security manager or senior management. The vendor must also ensure that the third parties comply with the security policies and procedures, and that their access is logged and monitored. References: PCI Card Production Logical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 13

 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