PCI-3.6.10:

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Verify the existence of key management procedures.


For Service Providers only:


If the Service Provider shares keys with their customers for transmission of cardholder data, verify that the Service Provider provides documentation to customers that includes guidance on how to securely store and change customer’s encryption keys (used to transmit data between customer and service provider).


Examine the key management procedures and determine the procedures require the following:


PCI-3.6.10: Key custodians to sign a form specifying that they understand and accept their key-custodian responsibilities.



Testing Procedures

Insert testing guidance here.

Testing Frequency

Describe testing frequency here.

Evidence Archive Location

Insert hyperlink or location of evidence archive.

Control Stewards Process Narrative

Provide control steward commentary indicating the formal methodology in place.


Control Steward – Jon Doe

Process Illustration

Replace this test by inserting a process diagram, flowchart or other visual representation to illustrate the process narrative as necessary. Include a brief description of the process illustration.

Control Status and Auditors Commentary

The control is effective.


File:Greenlock.jpg

Status is acceptable.

Control Exception Commentary

Status is acceptable.

Remediation Plan

Remediation is not required at this time.


--Mdpeters 12:20, 28 February 2007 (EST)