CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
An organization wants to implement continuous compliance monitoring for PCI DSS. Which of the following tools would be MOST effective for this purpose?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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SIEM system
A security information and event management (SIEM) system can collect and analyze logs in real-time, enabling continuous monitoring of security controls and compliance with PCI DSS requirements. Vulnerability scanners are periodic, not continuous. Firewalls are control devices, not monitoring tools. Encryption is a protection mechanism.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Encryption solution
Why it's wrong here
Encryption protects data but does not monitor.
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Network firewall
Why it's wrong here
Firewalls enforce policy but don't monitor compliance broadly.
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Vulnerability scanner
Why it's wrong here
Scans are typically periodic, not continuous.
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SIEM system
Why this is correct
SIEM provides real-time log analysis and alerting for continuous monitoring.
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