Datapower Key Functionality is integral in satisfying some requirements of PCI Compliance. Below we will be look at there functionalities in more details:
PCI Requirement 1:
Datapower Functionality:
- Web Service (XML): Filter on any content, metadata or network variables
- Web Application Firewall: HTTP Protocol Filtering, Threat Protection, Cooking Handling
- Data Validation: Approve incoming/outgoing Web traffic, Web Services, XML at wirespeed
PCI Requirement 3 and 4:
Datapower Functionality:
- Field Level Security: WS-Security, encrypt & sign individual fields, non-repudiation
- Encryption of transport layer: HTTP, HTTPS, SSL.
PCI Requirement 5:
Datapower Functionality:
- Ani-Virus Protection: Message and attachments checked for viruses, integrates with corporate
PCI Requirement 7,8,9:
Datapower Functionality:
- XML Web Services Access Control/AAA
PCI Requirement 10:
Datapower Functionality
- Management and Logging
PCI Requirement 12:
Datapower Functionality
- Security Policy Management
- Easy Configuration & Management
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