Most common errors in migration PCI PIN to the cloud
Introduction
Migrate the cryptographic infrastructure to the cloud can improve the scalability and efficiency of the payments. However, when it comes to environments PCI PINany mistake in planning or execution can compromise the security of the data, and generate reprocessing expensive.
In this article, we review the most common mistakes that organizations face in migration PCI PIN to the cloud and how to avoid them.
1. Not adequately define the ceremony of the keys
The ceremony of the keys it is critical for safety. In many cases, organizations migrate without redesigning this process to the cloud.
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Lack of dual control.
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The absence of knowledge divided.
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Traceability incomplete.
Recommendation: to document and simulate the ceremony prior to the migration.
2. Underestimate the technical integration
The interfaces in the cloud are not always identical an HSM on-premises. This generates:
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Settings in the integration code.
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Risk of incompatibility.
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Delays in the implementation.
Tip: engaging from the start to the development and testing teams.
3. It doesn't have a QPA (Qualified PIN Assessor)
One of the most frequent errors is to perform the migration without the support of a QPA certificate. This generates:
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Rework by not comply with the PCI PIN.
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Additional costs for correction.
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Risk of non-compliance in audits.
4. Lack of documentation and traceability
In environments PCI PIN, the documentation is just as important as the technical implementation. Without it, the auditors will not be able to validate critical controls.
Example: incomplete records of the ceremony of the keys, or the absence of logs of access to the HSM.
Migrate to the cloud without a clear strategy can be risky. Avoid the most common mistakes —not to define the ceremony of the keys, to underestimate the technical integration, ignore the support of a QPA and neglecting the documentation— ensure a successful process and in accordance with the PCI PIN.
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