Are You Ready For PCI DSS 4.0?

PCI DSS 4.0 is a globally recognized security standard that outlines requirements for organizations handling cardholder data, set to replace PCI DSS 3.2.1 on March 31, 2024. Key changes in the new version include retaining the existing Defined Approach and introducing a Customized Approach, adding 64 new requirements, strengthening authentication methods, and improving cloud security measures. To ensure compliance with PCI DSS 4.0, organizations should adopt a layered approach that combines static code analysis with other security practices such as secure coding training, dynamic application security testing (DAST), penetration testing, and regular security reviews. SonarQube Enterprise Edition provides coverage of PCI DSS application security vulnerabilities, automates coding standards enforcement, conducts regular code reviews, trains developers on secure coding practices, and generates detailed reports for compliance assessment.