PCI-DSS 11.6.1 Compliance Checker

Understanding PCI-DSS 11.6.1

PCI-DSS 11.6.1 specifically mandates monitoring and detection of unauthorized modifications to HTTP headers and payment pages. Unauthorized alterations to HTTP headers can lead to severe vulnerabilities, including data theft, redirection attacks, and manipulation of client-server interactions.

Why PCI-DSS 11.6.1 Exists

HTTP headers manage crucial aspects of security and browser behavior. Malicious actors exploit HTTP headers by:

• HTTP Header Injection: Manipulating headers to redirect users or exfiltrate sensitive data.
• Unauthorized Redirects: Redirecting legitimate users to malicious sites via header manipulation.
• Misconfigured Security Headers: Poorly configured headers exposing vulnerabilities.

S4E.io Free Tools: PCI-DSS 11.6.1 Scanner

Our specialized scanner assesses your HTTP headers to identify:

• Unauthorized HTTP header changes: Immediate alerts on any unauthorized modifications.
• Improperly configured headers: Identification of security header misconfigurations.
• Absence of critical headers: Alerts for missing or improperly applied security headers.

How S4E.io Secures Your HTTP Headers

Tamper Detection

Monitors and detects unauthorized changes to HTTP headers instantly.

Security Header Validation

Checks the correct implementation and configurations of essential HTTP security headers such as:

• Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS): Ensures all communication occurs over HTTPS, preventing SSL stripping attacks.
• Content-Security-Policy (CSP): Mitigates XSS, clickjacking, and data injection by controlling resource loading.
• X-Frame-Options: Prevents the website from being embedded in iframes, protecting against clickjacking.
• X-Content-Type-Options: Prevents MIME type sniffing, enforcing declared Content-Type headers.
• Referrer-Policy: Controls how much referrer information is shared in requests, improving privacy.
• Permissions-Policy (formerly Feature-Policy): Restricts use of powerful browser features (camera, microphone, etc.).
• Cache-Control: no-store: Ensures sensitive content is not cached by browsers or intermediate caches.

Comprehensive Reporting

Provides detailed reports highlighting vulnerabilities and suggested remediation steps.

Real-Time Alerts

Immediate notifications enabling prompt action against potential threats.

Benefits of Using S4E.io's PCI-DSS HTTP Header Scanner

• Rapid detection of HTTP header vulnerabilities.
• Continuous and automated monitoring for header integrity.
• Ensure your website security headers comply with best practices.
• Mitigate risks from header manipulation and unauthorized redirects.

Start Securing Your HTTP Headers Today

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