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9.4.5 Inventory logs of all electronic media with cardholder data are maintained.

Original requirement from PCI DSS v4.0.1

Defined Approach Requirements

9.4.5 Inventory logs of all electronic media with cardholder data are maintained.

Defined Approach Testing Procedures

9.4.5.a Examine documentation to verify that procedures are defined to maintain electronic media inventory logs.

9.4.5.b Examine electronic media inventory logs and interview responsible personnel to verify that logs are maintained.

Customized Approach Objective

Accurate inventories of stored electronic media are maintained.

Purpose

Without careful inventory methods and storage controls, stolen or missing electronic media could go unnoticed for an indefinite amount of time.

Sub-requirements

purpose

Conduct periodic media inventories to verify accuracy.

compliance strategies

  • Scheduled audits
  • Reconciliation with inventory records

typical policies

  • Media Audit Procedures

common pitfalls

  • Missed audits
  • No reconciliation process

type

Process Control

difficulty

Moderate

key risks

  • Undetected media loss

recommendations

  • Automate audit reminders

Eligible SAQ

  • SAQ-D MERCHANT
  • SAQ-D SERVICE PROVIDER

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