The eCommerce industry has been targeted by criminals with growing intensity over the last couple of years. The number of hacked sites we have detected monthly over the last year has risen from ~8,000 sites per month to over 27,000.
The industry is under attack and experiencing malware infection to a level unseen before. As a result, securing eCommerce transactions has never been more important. With upcoming PCI DSS 4.1 requirements for eCommerce, businesses must implement measures to protect customer data effectively. A crucial control being introduced in early 2025 is 6.4.3 — Payment Page Script Inventory & Integrity. This requirement mandates that businesses monitor payment pages closely to prevent unauthorised scripts from stealing sensitive customer and payment information.
In this post, we will explore the significance of eCommerce checkout monitoring in relation to PCI DSS 6.4.3 and demonstrate how advanced solutions like ThreatView Advanced can help businesses stay secure AND achieve PCI compliance.
Understanding PCI DSS 6.4.3
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a global standard, based on best practice, designed to protect cardholder data. Control 6.4.3 focuses specifically on the security and integrity of payment pages, specifically:
This control is designed to help eCommerce businesses to quickly identify malicious activity in their website's checkout process. Having said that, the guidance on how frequently these checks take place is "regularly".
Our take on this is it is a critical piece of defence against criminals and these scripts should be monitored in real time. Approaching this challenge from a real-time monitoring perspective will limit risk for the merchant and, if implemented correctly, should add no extra burden to the website performance.
How ThreatView Advanced Supports Compliance
ThreatView Advanced is an innovative solution designed to meet the challenges of PCI DSS 6.4.3 compliance. This monitoring system uses real-time detection mechanisms to identify and remove malicious scripts before they can affect sensitive customer data.
With an extensive eCommerce malware database, ThreatView Advanced alerts businesses immediately upon detecting any unknown script. This proactive approach meets compliance requirements while strengthening customer trust in your brand.
Furthermore, ThreatView Advanced enables users to generate detailed reports that showcase compliance efforts, simplifying the auditing process.
Getting Started with ThreatView Community
For businesses still working toward compliance, the ThreatView Community tier offers a free service that provides valuable insights into your website's digital risk profile. By leveraging advanced threat detection technology, businesses can evaluate if their site is exposed to threats such as digital skimming or loader attacks.
While the ThreatView Community offers fraction of the full range of capabilities of ThreatView Advanced, it is a very useful first step for assessing your eCommerce security needs.
Businesses can evaluate their vulnerabilities quickly and receive alerts about potential risks, allowing for timely interventions.
Why Security is a Continuous Commitment
We believe in SECURITY FIRST, then compliance. If you are doing security well, compliance becomes easy. What we've seen this year is a change in the tactics and malware being used by criminals to target the checkout process - and to avoid being detected.
By implementing our real-time Checkout Monitoring, eCommerce businesses will be in a considerably more secure state than focusing on the compliance requirement of "regular" checks of the scripts running on the checkout process.
Security First.
Implementing thorough checkout monitoring allows businesses to adapt swiftly to new threats while staying compliant with changing regulations.
The Business Case for Compliance
In a competitive market, proving compliance with PCI DSS 6.4.3 can give your business a significant edge. Today's consumers are more discerning and cautious about online transactions. By demonstrating your commitment to security and compliance, you elevate customer trust while establishing your brand as a leader in eCommerce safety.
And...when you add the full set of capabilities of ThreatView Advanced to the decision:
Real-Time Malware Monitoring
Real-time Checkout Monitoring
Forensic-level File Change Monitoring
Unprotected Payment Card data detection
and a $10,000 Breach Protection Warranty...
There are no other solutions available to simplify your SECURITY, RISK and COMPLIANCE in one simple to deploy package.
Final Thoughts
Ensuring that your eCommerce checkout monitoring aligns with PCI DSS Control 6.4.3 is both a regulatory requirement and a critical step in protecting customer data. Utilising an advanced solution like ThreatView Advanced can significantly improve security, while simplifying the process of achieving and maintaining compliance.
As threats continue to evolve, your security strategies need to adapt as well. Establishing consistent monitoring of your payment pages will help you avoid potential security issues and instill confidence in your customers who trust you with their sensitive information.
If you have not prioritised checkout monitoring yet, now is the time to take action. A proactive approach to payment page security can greatly enhance your business’s ability to navigate an increasingly challenging digital landscape.
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