PCI DSS Policy Templates: Policies Requirement 12 Expects

Minimum Policy and Standard Set (Outlines)

1. Information Security Policy (12.1) - scope, roles, review cadence, enforcement
2. Acceptable Use Policy (12.2)
3. Access Control / Need-to-Know Policy (ties to Requirements 7-8)
4. Authentication and MFA Standard (8.3.x / 8.4.x)
5. Cryptography and Key Management Policy (Requirements 3-4)
6. Network Security / Firewall Standards (Requirement 1)
7. Secure Configuration / Hardening Standard (Requirement 2)
8. Anti-Malware Policy (Requirement 5)
9. Secure SDLC and Change Management (Requirement 6)
10. Logging, Monitoring, and Retention Standard (Requirement 10)
11. Vulnerability Management and Patch Policy (Requirement 11)
12. Physical Security Policy (Requirement 9)
13. Security Awareness and Phishing Program (12.6 / 12.6.3.1)
14. TPSP / Vendor Security Policy (12.8)
15. Incident Response Plan (12.10) - see the dedicated IR template page
16. Targeted Risk Analysis Procedure (12.3.1)
17. Data Retention / CHD Storage Minimization (Requirement 3)

For each document, define purpose, scope (CDE vs enterprise), roles, requirements, exceptions, review cycle, related PCI requirement IDs, and evidence examples.

How CyberSilo Helps

• Policy-to-control mapping in CSA
• IR and logging evidence from ThreatHawk and Agentic SOC
• Assisted drafting via a PCI gap or readiness engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

Are generic ISO policies enough?

They are a helpful starting point; still map explicitly to PCI DSS testing procedures and CDE scope.

Do SAQ A merchants need all 17 documents?

Only what applies - but information security policy, awareness, and incident response still commonly apply. Check your SAQ.

Can CyberSilo provide Word templates?

This page ships outlines only. Full document packs are available through a services engagement if needed.

Related PCI Resources

Requirement 12 · Checklist · Gap assessment · Incident response plan · Evidence list · Requirement 8