PCI DSS is an industry information security standard designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or
transmit credit card information, maintain a secure environment. For more information, see the PCI Security Standards Council's
website.
Companies handling credit card information are required to maintain data in a secure manner that reduces the likelihood of
sensitive financial data from being stolen. If merchants fail to securely handle credit card information, that data can become
compromised and used to make fraudulent purchases. Additionally, sensitive information about the cardholder can be used in
identity fraud.
While Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN does not directly store or process any cardholder data, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is considered a Cloud Service Provider (CSP).
With Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN software controller version 20.6.1, the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution is certified as a PCI DSS level 1 service provider.
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An upgrade to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN software controller version 20.6.1 does not mean you are PCI-certified. You must purchase the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN certified software controller version 20.6.1. Only the certified Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN software controller released with Cisco vManage Release 20.6.1 has the PCI certification.
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PCI DDS certification of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN controller software version 20.6.1 should not impact existing customers whose networks include the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution and were previously certified as PCI DDS compliant. For new customers who wish to obtain PCI DDS certification for
their networks, we recommend purchasing the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN certified software controller version 20.6.1.
The Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution includes security controls aligned with PCI DSS requirements. Many of Cisco’s customers have successfully attained
PCI DSS certification, version 3.2.1, with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN as an integral part of their network.
Contact Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Technical Support if you have any questions regarding PCI DSS certification of your cloud controllers.