Introduction
A PCI DSS audit can be demanding, especially with new requirements introduced in version 4.0. Instead of manually collecting disparate logs and screenshots, you can streamline much of the evidence-gathering with Breachfin.
This blog explains how Breachfin’s features help you meet specific PCI DSS requirements, document proof, and respond confidently to QSA inquiries.
Relevant PCI Sections Covered
- 11.6.1: Detecting unauthorized JavaScript changes.
- 6.4.3: Validating production change controls.
- 10.2.7: Logging security events.
- 12.11: Supporting periodic security reviews.
Step-by-Step: How Breachfin Supports Your Audit
1. Export Scan Reports
Generate a full history of script scans, including hashes and timestamps, for use in your documentation package.
2. Review Alerts and Script Changes
Present evidence of unauthorized or unexpected changes, along with how they were detected and escalated.
3. Compare Before-and-After Releases
Use scan snapshots to show how the environment changed during code releases, supporting your change control requirements.
4. Deliver Webhook and Log Evidence
Show how Breachfin integrates with your SIEM or logging systems, providing a real-time trail of events.
5. Present Compliance Snapshots
Use point-in-time snapshots to demonstrate that your site was in compliance at the time of your audit.
Sample Audit Evidence Package
- Script inventory
- SHA-256 hash comparison tables
- Webhook alert logs
- Screenshot of alert history
- Timeline of tampered script detection and resolution
- Change tracking before and after major releases
Final Thoughts
Breachfin turns your audit prep from reactive to proactive. Instead of scrambling for logs when the QSA arrives, you can simply export your Breachfin data and walk through your compliance trail confidently.
