CV0-004 Security Practice Question
A company needs to meet PCI DSS compliance requirements for storing credit card data in the cloud. Which compliance certification should they verify their cloud provider has?
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PCI DSS Level 1
PCI DSS Level 1 is the highest level for handling cardholder data.
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PCI DSS Level 1
Why this is correct
PCI DSS Level 1 is required for entities handling large volumes of cardholder data.
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ISO 27001
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 is a general information security standard.
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SOC 2 Type II
Why it's wrong here
SOC 2 is for service organization controls, not specifically for payment data.
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HIPAA BAA
Why it's wrong here
HIPAA BAA is for healthcare data, not payment data.
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