This Azure‑based VM comes pre‑configured with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 in Armorbyte’s Advanced tier, hardened to comply with PCI DSS benchmarks.

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a rigorous, globally mandated framework for protecting cardholder data. Version 4.0 of PCI DSS outlines requirements across twelve core areas—including secure network configuration, strong access controls, encryption, and logging—designed to reduce fraud and secure sensitive data :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Key Features:

• PCI DSS v4.0 alignment: Includes secure configurations, encryption at rest and in transit, and audit logging.
• Cardholder data protection: Encrypted storage, tokenization support, and point-to-point encryption readiness :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
• Secure access control: Role-based access, enforced MFA, and strict user authentication safeguards :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
• Vulnerability management: Hardened systems with minimal services, regular patching, and integrity checks.
• Deployment-ready: Provisioned with Armorbyte’s maintenance and compliance support.

For private offers or compliance assistance, contact us at info@armorbyte.com.

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