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CAS-004 Practice Question: A small business wants to achieve compliance with…
A small business wants to achieve compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Which of the following is an essential requirement they must implement?
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Why each option matters
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Implement logging and monitoring of all access to cardholder data
PCI DSS Requirement 10 mandates logging and monitoring of access to cardholder data. Option B is wrong because encryption in transit is required, not at rest by all merchants. Option C is wrong because quarterly scans are required, not monthly. Option D is wrong because penetration testing is required annually, not continuously.
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Implement logging and monitoring of all access to cardholder data
Why this is correct
PCI DSS Requirement 10 requires logging and monitoring.
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Encrypt all cardholder data at rest
Why it's wrong here
Encryption at rest is required for some, not all merchants.
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Conduct vulnerability scans on a monthly basis
Why it's wrong here
Quarterly scans are required.
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Perform continuous penetration testing
Why it's wrong here
Annual penetration testing is required.
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