PCI P2PE
PCI Point-to-Point Encryption Standard
PCI P2PE is a compliance framework from International with 19 domains and 44 controls that map to 193 other frameworks. The largest domains are Key Management (5 controls), PCI P2PE: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls), PCI P2PE: Incident Management & Reporting (5 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (19)
Application Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-2.1 | POI Application Security |
Compliance Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-6.2 | Annual Reassessment and Change Management |
Decryption Environment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-4.1 | Decryption Environment Logical Security |
Deployment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-3.2 | Merchant POI Device Deployment |
Device Approval
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-1.1 | POI Device Approval Status |
Device Identity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-2.2 | POI Device Authentication |
Device Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-3.1 | POI Device Management |
Documentation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-6.1 | P2PE Solution Documentation |
Encryption
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-1.2 | Account Data Encryption at POI |
Key Distribution
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Annex-A | Symmetric Key Distribution Using Asymmetric Techniques |
Key Injection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Annex-B | Key Injection Facility Requirements |
Key Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-5.1 | Key Generation |
| Domain-5.2 | Key Distribution and Injection |
| Domain-5.3 | Key Storage |
| Domain-5.4 | Key Usage and Cryptoperiods |
| Domain-5.5 | Key Destruction |
Merchant Enablement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-6.3 | Merchant Self-Assessment Support |
PCI P2PE: Cybersecurity Controls
Technical cybersecurity measures (PCI P2PE)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PCI-P2PE-06 | Network security and segmentation |
| PCI-P2PE-07 | Endpoint protection and detection |
| PCI-P2PE-08 | Application security controls |
| PCI-P2PE-09 | Encryption and key management |
| PCI-P2PE-10 | Secure configuration standards |
PCI P2PE: Incident Management & Reporting
Incident handling for financial services (PCI P2PE)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PCI-P2PE-21 | Incident detection and classification |
| PCI-P2PE-22 | Incident response and containment |
| PCI-P2PE-23 | Regulatory reporting requirements |
| PCI-P2PE-24 | Customer notification procedures |
| PCI-P2PE-25 | Post-incident review and improvement |
PCI P2PE: Information Security Governance
IT governance for financial institutions (PCI P2PE)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PCI-P2PE-01 | Information security program management |
| PCI-P2PE-02 | Board and management oversight |
| PCI-P2PE-03 | Risk appetite and tolerance for IT risk |
| PCI-P2PE-04 | Security policy framework |
| PCI-P2PE-05 | Roles and responsibilities definition |
PCI P2PE: Operational Resilience
Business continuity and resilience (PCI P2PE)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PCI-P2PE-11 | Business continuity planning and testing |
| PCI-P2PE-12 | Disaster recovery procedures |
| PCI-P2PE-13 | Third-party dependency management |
| PCI-P2PE-14 | Critical service identification |
| PCI-P2PE-15 | Communication and escalation procedures |
PCI P2PE: Third-Party Risk Management
Managing vendor and supplier risks (PCI P2PE)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PCI-P2PE-16 | Due diligence and onboarding |
| PCI-P2PE-17 | Contractual security requirements |
| PCI-P2PE-18 | Ongoing monitoring and assessment |
| PCI-P2PE-19 | Concentration risk management |
| PCI-P2PE-20 | Exit strategy and transition planning |
Physical Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Domain-1.3 | POI Device Tampering Protection |
| Domain-4.2 | Decryption Environment Physical Security |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with PCI P2PE, you already cover:
PSD2 SCA
34%
15 controls mapped
Compare →FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
34%
15 controls mapped
Compare →PCI PIN Security
34%
15 controls mapped
Compare →+ 190 more: PCI SSF (34%), Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (30%)
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What is PCI P2PE and who does it apply to?
PCI P2PE is a compliance framework from International with 19 domains and 44 controls. PCI Point-to-Point Encryption Standard It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does PCI P2PE actually require?
PCI P2PE has 44 controls organised across 19 domains. The largest domains are Key Management (5 controls), PCI P2PE: Cybersecurity Controls (5 controls), PCI P2PE: Incident Management & Reporting (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of PCI P2PE do I already cover?
PCI P2PE maps to 193 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are PSD2 SCA (34% coverage), FFIEC IT Examination Handbook (34% coverage), PCI PIN Security (34% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I implement PCI P2PE?
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