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How do I create a PCI Compliance Self Assessment for the WAF?
03/26/2020 
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DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the WAF is to profide Web Application security. PCI compliance is often a requirement the WAF is intended to improve. Before a formal PCI compliance evaluation it is important to conduct a self test to provide guidance for improvements needed.
CAUSE:
Web applicaiton security is important as there are many attack vectors. Confirming minimal standards are being met is critical to avoiding data loss and security failure.
RESOLUTION:
It is suggested you regularly re-evaluate your security status. The built in self evaluation tool is to make this check easier and simpler to conduct.
Login to WAF Appliance
1. Navigate to Web Security | Status
2. Under the headding 'PCI Compliance' click on the 'DOWNLOAD REPORT' button.
This downloads a PCI Report in a PDF file.
It reports your compliance with PCI DSS 6.1/6.2.
Please note:
This is not an official PCI Compliance report.
It’s for your self-assessment only.
NOTE: For PCI Scan Certificate Errors , please visit : https://www.sonicwall.com/en-us/support/knowledge-base/170505611400120
