NIST 800-171 → PCI DSS crosswalk
A control-by-control mapping between NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 and PCI DSS v4.0. 7 mappings.
| NIST 800-171 | PCI DSS | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.1 Limit system access to authorized users | Req. 7 Restrict access by business need to know | EquivalentCurated | Access control & identity |
| 3.1.1 Limit system access to authorized users | Req. 8 Identify users and authenticate access | EquivalentCurated | Access control & identity |
| 3.11.2 Scan for vulnerabilities | Req. 11 Test security of systems and networks regularly | EquivalentCurated | Vulnerability management |
| 3.13.11 Employ FIPS-validated cryptography | Req. 3 Protect stored account data | EquivalentCurated | Cryptography & data protection |
| 3.13.11 Employ FIPS-validated cryptography | Req. 4 Protect cardholder data with strong cryptography during transmission | EquivalentCurated | Cryptography & data protection |
| 3.3.1 Create and retain audit logs | Req. 10 Log and monitor all access to system components and cardholder data | EquivalentCurated | Logging, monitoring & detection |
| 3.4.2 Establish and enforce security configuration settings | Req. 2 Apply secure configurations to all system components | EquivalentCurated | Secure configuration & hardening |
Mappings marked “Official” derive from standards-body informative references; “Curated” mappings are authored by Cyber Compliance and provided for guidance only.