PCI Compliance
Protect sensitive payment card data, strengthen PostgreSQL security, and simplify PCI DSS compliance monitoring with KloudDB Shield.
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) establishes security requirements for organizations that store, process, or transmit payment card information.
KloudDB Shield helps organizations identify security risks, detect sensitive data, monitor database configurations, and maintain visibility into PostgreSQL security controls across their infrastructure.
Key PCI DSS Compliance Capabilities
| KloudDB Shield Feature | How It Helps with PCI DSS Compliance |
|---|---|
| Backup Compliance Dashboards | Provides centralized backup history and visibility into potentially unauthorized backup activity. |
| 100+ Security Checks | Identifies insecure configurations, excessive privileges, and potential database security weaknesses. |
| PII and Sensitive Data Scanner | Helps discover credit card numbers and other sensitive information stored in PostgreSQL databases. |
| CIS Benchmark Assessments | Evaluates PostgreSQL configurations against established security-hardening recommendations. |
| SSL/TLS Security Scanner | Identifies insecure database connections and potential weaknesses in encryption configurations. |
| Elevated Privileges Report | Highlights database users with excessive or administrative privileges. |
| Inactive Users Report | Identifies unused database accounts that may require review or removal. |
| Common Users Report | Helps identify shared or commonly used database accounts that can weaken accountability. |
| Client IP Scanner | Provides visibility into client IP addresses connecting to PostgreSQL servers. |
| Unused HBA Rules Detection | Identifies potentially unnecessary PostgreSQL authentication rules that could increase exposure. |
| Configuration Auditing and GUC Drift Detection | Detects changes in database security configurations and deviations from approved baselines. |
Mapping KloudDB Shield to PCI DSS v4.0.1
| PCI DSS Requirement | Relevant Shield Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Requirement 1 — Network Security Controls | Client IP monitoring, HBA rule analysis |
| Requirement 2 — Secure Configurations | CIS benchmarks, configuration audits, GUC drift detection |
| Requirement 3 — Protect Stored Account Data | Backup Compliance dashboards and PII Scanner |
| Requirement 4 — Protect Data in Transit | SSL/TLS configuration checks |
| Requirement 7 — Restrict Access | Elevated privilege reporting, user access reviews |
| Requirement 8 — Identify and Authenticate Users | Inactive users, common usernames, password security checks |
| Requirement 10 — Log and Monitor Access | Logging configuration checks, backup activity visibility |
| Requirement 11 — Test Security Regularly | Recurring security assessments and configuration checks |
| Requirement 12 — Security Policies and Programs | Security reports supporting reviews and audit preparation |