How to Prepare for a PCI DSS 4.0 Audit in 7 Steps in 2026 | UpGuard

This article provides practical guidance for organizations to prepare for PCI DSS 4.0 onsite audits and sustain continuous compliance, detailing steps such as staying current with the standard, performing risk assessments, documenting policies and procedures, conducting gap analyses, creating network and cardholder data flow diagrams, training staff, testing infrastructure (vulnerability scans, web app testing, penetration testing), and assessing third-party vendor compliance.