PCI Compliance in the AWS Cloud

This workbook provides guidance on building an environment in Amazon Web Services that is compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

This workbook provides guidance on building an environment in Amazon Web Services that is compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

The purpose of this workbook is to provide guidance on deploying a PCI-compliant environment in AWS. The sections outline how different AWS services can help support compliance with various PCI requirements.

While this workbook discusses AWS aspects useful for validating PCI compliance readiness as well as formal compliance, it does not offer step-by-step instructions on conducting an assessment of an AWS environment. However, it should assist QSAs in understanding how an AWS environment can be PCI-compliant.