Enforcing firewall use on endpoint PCs
PCI DSS requires you to “install personal firewall software on any mobile and/or employee-owned devices that connect to the Internet when outside the network (for example, laptops used by employees), and which are also used to access the network. (1.4)” Consider using the Endpoint Control feature of the FortiGate unit to enforce use of this software.
Monitoring the network for vulnerabilities
There are several tools that can assist you in monitoring your network for vulnerabilities and provide evidence to the PCI DSS auditor of such monitoring.
FortiGate logs
FortiGate units can be configured to send logs to FortiAnalyzer unit. In a larger network, this enables you to collect log information in a central location from several FortiGate units. You can also send logs to FortiCloud and to multiple syslog servers.
Monitoring with other Fortinet products
In addition to your FortiGate unit and its FortiOS firmware, there are several other Fortinet products that can assist your organization to comply with PCI DSS requirements.
Fortinet Database Security (FortiDB)
A FortiDB appliance or FortiDB software can provide vulnerability scanning and activity monitoring for your databases. For more information about this product, see the Fortinet website, www.fortinet.com.
FortiWeb Web Application Security
If your organization engages in e-Commerce, you can use FortiWeb Application Security to protect your web servers against attack. The FortiWeb application protects against HTTP and XML-based attacks, guards against attempts to deface your websites, and scans web servers for vulnerabilities. For more information about this product, see the Fortinet website, www.fortinet.com.
Restricting access to cardholder data
In addition to security policies and authentication governing access to the CDE, you can deploy the Fortinet Database Security (FortiDB) device, which provides vulnerability assessment, database activity monitoring, auditing and monitoring. You can also deploy FortiAuthenticator to increase authentication options.
Controlling access to the CDE network
PCI DSS requires each user to be uniquely identified and authenticated. On the FortiGate unit, this applies to administrators and to users of SSL VPN and IPsec VPNs.
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