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πŸ’Ό 3.6.1.2 Secret and private keys used to encrypt/decrypt stored account data are stored in one (or more) of the described forms at all times.

Description​

The following forms:

  • Encrypted with a key-encrypting key that is at least as strong as the data-encrypting key, and that is stored separately from the data-encrypting key.
  • Within a secure cryptographic device (SCD), such as a hardware security module (HSM) or PTS-approved point-of-interaction device.
  • As at least two full-length key components or key shares, in accordance with an industry-accepted method.

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  • Sections
    • /frameworks/pci-dss-v3.2.1/03/05/03
    • /frameworks/pci-dss-v4.0.1/03/06/01/02

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SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlags
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v3.2.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 3.5.3 Store secret and private keys used to encrypt/decrypt cardholder data in one (or more) of the described forms at all times.
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v4.0.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 3.6.1.2 Secret and private keys used to encrypt/decrypt stored account data are stored in one (or more) of the described forms at all times.

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SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlags
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v3.2.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 3.5.3 Store secret and private keys used to encrypt/decrypt cardholder data in one (or more) of the described forms at all times.
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v4.0.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 3.6.1.2 Secret and private keys used to encrypt/decrypt stored account data are stored in one (or more) of the described forms at all times.

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