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 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 Card Production Physical Security Requirements, the vendor must ensure that a clear segregation of duties is maintained between guard and reception related job functions. This is to prevent any conflict of interest or collusion that could compromise the security of the card production and provisioning processes or the cardholder data. The vendor must also ensure that the guards are adequately trained, supervised, and evaluated, and that they follow the security policies and procedures established by the vendor. The vendor must also have a documented policy and procedure for the selection, hiring, and termination of guards, and must maintain a log of all guard activities. References:

• PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 24, requirement 6.1.1
• PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 25, requirement 6.1.2
• PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 26, requirement 6.1.3
• PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 27, requirement 6.1.4

According to the Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Requirements, an assessor must provide their client with a Quality Assurance Manual at the start of every assessment. The Quality Assurance Manual is a document that describes the assessor’s methodology, procedures, and quality control measures for conducting assessments. The manual must be consistent with the CPSA Program Guide and the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Security Requirements. The manual must also include a description of the assessor’s roles and responsibilities, the assessment scope and objectives, the assessment plan and timeline, the assessment report format and content, and the assessor’s conflict of interestpolicy. References: Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Requirements, v1.0, April 2019, page 111

According to the PCI CPSA Qualification Requirements, Technical FAQs are documents that provide guidance on specific technical topics related to the PCI Card Production Security Standards. Technical FAQs are not mandatory, but they are recommended to be used by CPSA Companies and CPSA Employees during the card production assessment process. Technical FAQs are intended to help clarify the intent and applicability of the PCI Card Production Security Requirements, and to provide examples and best practices for achieving compliance. Technical FAQs are published by the PCI SSC on its website, and are updated periodically based on feedback from the card production industry and the payment brands. References: PCI CPSA Qualification Requirements, Version 1.1, April 2020, Section 4.2, Page 81

According to the PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, the goods-tools trap is a secure area that separates the HSA from the outside world, and is used to control the entry and exit of card products, tools, and other materials. The goods-tools trap must have two doors that are interlocked, meaning that only one door can be opened at a time. The goods-tools trap must also have a CCTV camera and an alarm system. The process of bringing card products into the HSA using the goods-tools trap must follow these steps1:

• The card products must be delivered to the goods-tools trap by authorized personnel, who must present their identification to the guard and sign a delivery note.
• The guard must verify the identification of the personnel and the quantity and quality of the card products, and record the details in a log.
• The guard must then escort the personnel to the first door of the goods-tools trap, and open it using a key or a card reader. The personnel must place the card products inside the goods-tools trap and exit the area. The guard must then lock the first door.
• The guard must then notify the production staff inside the HSA that the card products are ready to be collected. The production staff must present their identification to the guard and sign a receipt note.
• The guard must then escort the production staff to the second door of the goods-tools trap, and open it using a key or a card reader. The production staff must collect the card products from the goods-tools trap and enter the HSA. The guard must then lock the second door.

In this scenario, the guard escorted the production staff, along with the box, into the pre-press room. This is not compliant, because the guard is not authorized to enter the HSA, and the card products must remain under dual control at all times. The guard should have stayed outside the HSA and only opened the second door of the goods-tools trap for the production staff. This would ensure that the card products are securely transferred from the goods-tools trap to the HSA, and that the guard does not compromise the security of the HSA. References:

• PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 15, requirement 2.1.1
• PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 16, requirement 2.1.2
• PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 17, requirement 2.1.3
• PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 18, requirement 2.1.4

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 CPSA Qualification Requirements, one of the administrative requirements for CPSA Companies is to retain all applicant and employee background information on file for at least 12 months after termination of the contract of employment. This is to ensure that the CPSA Company can provide evidence of the background checks performed on the CPSA Employees or other personnel involved in card production and provisioning activities. The background checks should include criminal history, employment history, education verification, and reference checks, and should be conducted at least every two years or upon rehire. References: PCI CPSA Qualification Requirements, Version 1.1, April 2020, Section 6.1.2, Page 111

According to the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, the vendor must have a secure inner shipping delivery room that is equipped with an alarm system and an access-control system. The alarm system must be triggered when any door of the inner shipping delivery room is opened without proper authorization. The access-control system must only allow the opening of the last activated door to liberate a person detected inside of the inner shipping delivery room and stop the alarm. This is to prevent unauthorized access or exit from the inner shipping delivery room, and to ensure that only one door can be opened at a time. References: PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements and Test Procedures v3.0, January 2022, pages 18-191

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

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

Data preparation is the process of creating cardholder data and keys for each card, and formatting them for the hardware that will put them on a card. Data preparation involves the use of an HSM to generate keys and encrypt data, and the creation of an encrypted file that contains the cardholder data and keys. Data preparation is one of the steps in the card production lifecycle, and it precedes the manufacture and personalization of the cards. References:

• Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Requirements, v1.0, April 2019, page 10
• PCI Card Production Logical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 9
• PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 9

 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 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

Host Card Emulation (HCE) provisioning is the process of creating and storing cardholder data in a virtual secure element hosted in a remote server, and generating a payment token that can be used by a mobile device to perform a contactless transaction. HCE provisioning is one of the methods of cloud-based provisioning, which does not require the use of a physical secure element on the mobile device. HCE provisioning is different from Secure Element (SE) provisioning, which involves loading cardholder data into a physical secure element embedded or attached to the mobile device. HCE provisioning is also different from Over-the-air (OTA) provisioning, which involves transmitting cardholder data from a remote server to a physical secure element on the mobiledevice using a wireless communication channel. In this scenario, the vendor hosts virtual secure elements holding cardholder information in their data center, and creates a payment token that is sent to the cardholder’s mobile device. This best describes the vendor’s activities as HCE provisioning. References:

• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Logical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 8, section 1.3
• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Logical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 9, section 1.4
• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Logical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 10, section 1.5
• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Logical Security Requirements, v2.0, April 2019, page 43, Appendix A: Applicability of Requirements

The PCI SSC has a quality assurance (QA) program that monitors the performance and compliance of CPSA Companies and CPSA Employees. The QA program is based on eight guiding principles that the assessor community must adhere to, one of which is to maintain consistent assessor procedures and reporting. The PCI SSC reviews the reports submitted by the CPSA Companies and provides feedback on the quality and completeness of the reports. If a CPSA Company submits multiple reports that are incomplete and do not contain the information described in the reporting instructions, they may be violating the QA program and the CPSA Qualification Requirements. The PCI SSC may take corrective actions against the CPSA Company, such as issuing a warning, requiring additional training, imposing remediation, or revoking the CPSA Company status. Remediation is a process that requires the CPSA Company to improve in one or more areas of their operations and demonstrate compliance with the PCI SSC requirements. Revocation is a process that terminates the CPSA Company status and removes the CPSA Company from the list of qualified assessors on the PCI SSC website. The PCI SSC has the sole authority and discretion to determine the appropriate corrective actions for any non-compliance issues by the CPSA Companies or CPSA Employees. The payment brands do not have the power to put the CPSA Companies into remediation or revoke their status, nor do they have the power to fine them. The payment brands may, however, impose their own sanctions or penalties on the card production entities that are assessed by the CPSA Companies, based on their own contractual agreements and compliance programs. References:

• Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Program Guide, Section 3 and 5.1
• Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Qualification Requirements, Section 3.1 and 3.2
• CPSA Remediation Statement