At Trausta, we streamline the PCI DSS assessment process for your AWS environment by automating routine tasks. To get started, follow these simple steps to ensure that our team has the necessary access and tools to conduct a thorough, compliant assessment.

Step 1: Create AWS IAM Credentials

To allow us read-only access to your AWS environment for the assessment, you will need to create a new IAM user with the appropriate permissions:

  1. Log in to your AWS Management Console.
  2. Navigate to the IAM dashboard and select Users.
  3. Click Add user, and name the user something like “PCI-Audit”.
  4. Under Access type, select Programmatic access to generate an access key and secret access key.
  5. Attach the following managed policies to this user:
  • ReadOnlyAccess
  • SecurityAudit
  • Complete the user creation process and save the access key and secret access key securely. You will need these in the next step.

Step 2: Generate and Securely Share the Access Key

Once the IAM user is created, you will have an access key ID and a secret access key. Please ensure these are kept secure.

  1. Store the access key and secret access key securely.
  2. Share these credentials with us securely via your organization’s SharePoint or another secure file transfer method.
  • Do not send sensitive information like access keys via email or other unsecured methods.

Step 3: We Perform ScoutSuite Scanning

Once we receive the access credentials, we will conduct an automated scan of your AWS environment using ScoutSuite, a powerful cloud auditing tool. This scan will gather comprehensive data on your AWS resources, configurations, and policies.

In addition, we will run our custom scripts to collect specific evidence relevant to PCI DSS requirements, such as encryption standards, IAM role configurations, and network security settings.

Step 4: Evidence Analysis

We will carefully analyze the evidence obtained through the automated scan against PCI DSS standards. This step helps us identify any potential compliance gaps and provide you with actionable recommendations for remediation, ensuring your AWS environment meets all necessary security and compliance requirements.

Step 5: Secure Disposal of Credentials

After the assessment is complete:

  1. We will securely dispose of the IAM credentials to protect your AWS environment.
  2. All evidence gathered during the assessment is securely stored according to compliance regulations to ensure confidentiality and integrity.

Next Steps:

Once we’ve completed our analysis, we’ll provide you with a detailed report outlining any findings, compliance gaps, and recommendations. We’re here to help guide you through any required remediation steps, ensuring that your AWS environment is fully compliant with PCI DSS standards.

Need Assistance?

If you need any help while preparing for your PCI DSS assessment or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at Trausta. We’re here to ensure a smooth and secure compliance process.