200-201 Security Concepts Practice Question
An organization is required to protect cardholder data. Which compliance framework applies to this requirement?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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PCI DSS
PCI DSS is the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, which applies to organizations that handle credit card data.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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ISO 27001
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 is a general information security management standard, not specific to payment cards.
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HIPAA
Why it's wrong here
HIPAA applies to healthcare data, not payment cards.
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GDPR
Why it's wrong here
GDPR applies to personal data of EU citizens, not specifically payment cards.
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PCI DSS
Why this is correct
PCI DSS is the standard for protecting payment card data.
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