As virtualization technology continues to change the datacenter and deliver new cloud computing models, it is more important than ever to understand its impact on compliance requirements. The PCI Security Standards Council has delivered guidance on recommended security measures to meet the PCI DSS in virtual and cloud environ­ments.

This paper uncovers how organizations can meet the security requirements recently published in a report by the PCI Security Standards Council's Virtualization Special Interest Group (SIG), and offers key recommendations and best practices for everything from risk assess­ment strategies to technology selection.