PCI-8.5.12:

Do not allow an individual to submit a new password that is the same as any of the last four passwords used.

PCI-8.5.12: For the sample of (insert number and or description of sample) system components, obtain and inspect system configuration settings as of (insert as-of date) to verify that password parameters are set to require that new passwords cannot be the same as the four previously used passwords.

For Service Providers only, verify via review of internal processes and customer/user documentation, that new customer passwords cannot be the same as the previous four passwords.

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.

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Status is acceptable.

Control Exception Commentary

Status is acceptable.

Remediation Plan

Remediation is not required at this time.

--Mdpeters 10:19, 1 March 2007 (EST)