pci-audit

Audit payment card environments against PCI DSS v4.0 requirements.

345|47|Updated Mar 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/briiirussell/cybersecurity-skills --skill pci-audit
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Skill: pci-audit
Source: https://github.com/briiirussell/cybersecurity-skills/tree/main/skills/pci-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/briiirussell/cybersecurity-skills --skill pci-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PCI audits fail or stall when teams can’t accurately determine PCI scope and prove required controls for systems that store, process, or transmit cardholder data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scope determination first: Identify the CDE, connected-to, and security-impacting systems so you know what must be audited.
  • Requirement-focused evidence prep: Generate engineering-relevant checks for PCI DSS v4.0 areas like CHD storage, transmission protections, SDLC, access control, logging, testing, and security program inputs.
  • Scope reduction guidance: Provide practical paths (hosted payment pages, tokenization, P2PE, segmentation) to reduce long-term compliance burden.

Quick Start

Use the pci-audit skill to audit your payment data flows and produce a PCI DSS v4.0 findings checklist focused on scope, CHD handling, logging, and testing.

Frequently Asked Questions about pci-audit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I determine PCI DSS scope for systems that store, process, or transmit cardholder data?

To determine PCI DSS scope, you must identify the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), connected-to systems, and security-impacting systems. Auditing PCI scope involves mapping these payment data flows and validating segmentation to define exactly what must be audited.

What engineering controls do I need to prepare for a PCI DSS v4.0 audit?

Preparing for a PCI DSS v4.0 audit requires validating engineering controls like CHD storage protection, TLS transmission paths, secure SDLC practices, access restrictions, and SIEM logging. Generating per-requirement evidence ensures compliance for these specific technical areas.

How can I reduce PCI compliance scope and long-term audit burden?

Reducing PCI compliance scope involves implementing tokenization, hosted payment pages, P2PE, or network segmentation. Scope reduction guidance provides practical paths to minimize the systems handling cardholder data, directly lowering long-term compliance burden and audit complexity.

Does PCI DSS v4.0 require specific logging and monitoring configurations for the CDE?

Yes, PCI DSS v4.0 requires specific logging and monitoring configurations for the CDE. Auditing validates identity and access controls, SIEM logging mechanisms, and regular security testing to ensure monitoring meets the per-requirement evidence standards.

Can I use this approach to audit secure SDLC practices and incident response programs?

Yes, you can audit secure SDLC practices and incident response programs against PCI DSS requirements. The audit validates security testing, secure development lifecycle practices, and information security program maintenance inputs to produce a comprehensive findings checklist.

What is the best way to generate compliance evidence for PCI DSS requirements 3, 4, and 6?

The best way to generate compliance evidence for PCI DSS requirements 3, 4, and 6 is using a requirement-focused audit. This validates stored CHD protection, transmission security, and secure SDLC practices, producing engineering-relevant checks and a structured findings format.