We’re heading into a PCI DSS audit, and what’s slowing us down isn’t understanding the requirements; it’s proving that endpoint controls support them. Things like controlling internet exposure, enforcing patch timelines, limiting access attempts, and keeping device inventories sound straightforward, but auditors want to see how these are enforced in practice on laptops and mobile devices.
Curious how others approach mapping PCI requirements to endpoint management without overengineering it.
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That’s the tricky part; PCI DSS isn’t asking for new tools every time; it’s asking for consistent enforcement. For endpoints, most of the heavy lifting comes down to:
When those are centrally enforced, it becomes much easier to show auditors that controls aren’t dependent on user behavior.
Exactly. What usually resonates with auditors is continuous posture, not one-time configuration. Being able to show that devices are regularly checked for compliance, flagged when they drift, and restricted if they violate policy goes a long way for PCI requirements around vulnerability management and access control.
Same with inventory knowing who owns a device, what OS it’s running, and whether it’s compliant right now matters more than static records. Endpoint management becomes the evidence layer that PCI audits rely on.
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