Description

Exam Name: PCI SSC Assessor V4 Exam
Exam Code: Assessor_New_V4
Related Certification(s): PCI Security Assessor Certification
Certification Provider: PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC)
Actual Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
Number of Assessor_New_V4 practice questions in our database: 60 (updated)

Expected Assessor_New_V4 Exam Topics, as suggested by PCI SSC:

Topic 1: Understanding PCI DSS Core Principles:
This section evaluates the knowledge of IT Auditors and Assessors in grasping the foundational elements of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Candidates should be able to identify and interpret core requirements, apply control objectives, and explain how they contribute to overall cardholder data protection. One key skill assessed is the ability to interpret compliance requirements across diverse business environments.

Topic 2: Conducting PCI DSS Assessments:
Aimed at Security Assessors and Compliance Analysts, this section covers the methodologies used in performing on-site and remote PCI assessments. Candidates must be skilled in interview techniques, evidence gathering, and validating system configurations against PCI requirements. One critical ability evaluated is documenting findings accurately while maintaining assessment integrity.

Topic 3: Scoping and Network Segmentation:
This portion of the exam focuses on helping Risk and Compliance Professionals understand how to define the scope of PCI assessments properly. It includes evaluating segmentation controls, identifying cardholder data flows, and reducing scope through network architecture strategies. A major skill tested is determining if segmentation effectively isolates the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE).

Topic 4: Reporting and Quality Assurance:
This section targets professionals involved in creating Reports on Compliance (ROCs) and completing Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs). Candidates are expected to produce clear, accurate, and PCI-aligned documentation. It also includes applying QA processes to ensure that reports meet PCI SSC standards. The key skill assessed is compiling a complete, consistent, and evidence-backed ROC.

Topic 5: Emerging Threats and Lessons from Case Studies:
Here, Cybersecurity Specialists and Assessors analyze recent breach cases and their relevance to current PCI DSS practices. Candidates must identify common risk patterns, control failures, and improvements. Emphasis is placed on translating real-world lessons into more effective assessments. One core skill evaluated is proactively adapting assessment approaches based on evolving threat landscapes.