How Secureframe + Elba simplify PCI DSS training

PCI DSS 4.0.1 introduces new security awareness training requirements, and businesses need a seamless way to stay compliant. Secureframe is partnering with Elba, a leading phishing simulation provider, to help organizations easily meet these evolving compliance mandates while strengthening their overall security posture.

Key updates to security awareness training in PCI DSS 4.0.1

Starting March 31, 2025, organizations must comply with the new future-dated requirements in PCI DSS 4.0, which place a stronger emphasis on phishing awareness training. With cybercriminals constantly refining their tactics, PCI DSS now requires organizations to proactively educate employees on phishing and social engineering attacks.

Key phishing related requirements include:

• Requirement 5.4.1: Businesses must implement automated anti-phishing protections to help detect and prevent attacks.
• Requirement 12.6.3.1: Organizations must enhance their current security awareness training to include phishing and social engineering content.

The PCI SSC is aware of the prevalence of social engineering attacks happening in the payment industry. These updates underscore the need to improve training methodologies to address evolving phishing tactics continuously.

How Secureframe + Elba help you stay ahead of PCI DSS 4.0 requirements

Phishing simulations are one of the most effective ways to train employees to recognize and avoid cyber threats. Elba provides tailored phishing simulations that align with the new PCI DSS 4.0.1 requirements. With Secureframe and Elba, organizations can easily integrate phishing training into their security awareness programs while maintaining continuous PCI DSS compliance.

• Realistic and adaptive simulations: Elba’s adaptive, real-world attack scenarios adjust based on employee engagement.
• End-user reporting button: Employees can report suspicious emails directly from Outlook or Google, helping IT teams crowdsource threat intelligence.
• Automated testing and reporting: Automatically schedule custom simulations and generate detailed reports for compliance audits.
• Behavioral analytics: Organizations can track user engagement, identify high-risk individuals, and refine training approaches for stronger results.
• Customization for industry-specific threats: Tailored scenarios match your organization’s specific environment and threat landscape, making training more relevant and effective.

Automate your PCI DSS compliance with Secureframe

Secureframe already helps businesses streamline PCI DSS compliance, and this partnership makes it even easier. With automated monitoring, built-in policy templates, and audit-ready reporting, Secureframe ensures you stay continuously compliant with changing framework requirements. 

• Automate compliance monitoring: Secureframe continuously monitors your PCI DSS controls, allowing teams to proactively remediate any misconfigurations and compliance gaps. 
• Simplify audit readiness: Pre-built policies, AI-powered risk assessments, and automated evidence collection to reduce the manual work of audit prep. 
• Enhance your overall security and compliance posture: Secureframe offers 40+ regulatory and industry frameworks out of the box, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and CMMC 2.0, so you can manage compliance across multiple standards with a single platform. 

See how Secureframe can help your business automate PCI DSS compliance, improve security, and stay audit-ready by scheduling a demo with a product expert.