PCI-8.5.16:
- Authenticate all access to any database containing cardholder information. This includes access by applications, administrators, and all other users.
- PCI-8.5.16 A: Review database configuration settings for a sample of (insert number) databases to verify that access is authenticated, including that for individuals, applications, and administrators.
- PCI-8.5.16 B: Review database configuration settings and database accounts to verify that direct SQL queries to the database are prohibited (there should be very few individual database login accounts, limited to database administrators).
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 10:25, 1 March 2007 (EST)