Essential Eight → PCI DSS crosswalk
A control-by-control mapping between ACSC Essential Eight and PCI DSS v4.0. 9 mappings.
| Essential Eight | PCI DSS | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| E8-1 Patch applications | Req. 11 Test security of systems and networks regularly | EquivalentCurated | Vulnerability management |
| E8-2 Patch operating systems | Req. 11 Test security of systems and networks regularly | EquivalentCurated | Vulnerability management |
| E8-3 Multi-factor authentication | Req. 7 Restrict access by business need to know | PartialCurated | Access control & identity |
| E8-3 Multi-factor authentication | Req. 8 Identify users and authenticate access | PartialCurated | Access control & identity |
| E8-4 Restrict administrative privileges | Req. 7 Restrict access by business need to know | PartialCurated | Access control & identity |
| E8-4 Restrict administrative privileges | Req. 8 Identify users and authenticate access | PartialCurated | Access control & identity |
| E8-5 Application control | Req. 2 Apply secure configurations to all system components | PartialCurated | Secure configuration & hardening |
| E8-6 Restrict Microsoft Office macros | Req. 2 Apply secure configurations to all system components | PartialCurated | Secure configuration & hardening |
| E8-7 User application hardening | Req. 2 Apply secure configurations to all system components | PartialCurated | Secure configuration & hardening |
Mappings marked “Official” derive from standards-body informative references; “Curated” mappings are authored by Cyber Compliance and provided for guidance only.