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AIX EFS compliance with PCI-DSSv1.2

The Encrypted File Systems (EFS) feature of AIX® can be an effective tool to protecting sensitive data such as Primary Account Numbers and other cardholder data. This article discusses AIX configuration changes that ensure that EFS is used in accordance with PCI-DSS and provides an effective technology for data protection.

Introduction

This article discusses the necessary AIX configuration changes to ensure that EFS can be used in accordance to PCI-DSS and still provide one of the most effective technologies for data protection.

AIX EFS compliance with PCI-DSS

The Encrypted File Systems (EFS) feature of AIX can be an effective tool to protecting sensitive data such as Primary Account Numbers and other cardholder data. This article discusses AIX configuration changes that ensure that EFS is used in accordance with PCI-DSS and provides an effective technology for data protection.