ISC2 CC Security Operations Practice Question
An organization must retain authentication logs for compliance with PCI DSS. What is the minimum retention period and the requirement for immediate availability?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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12 months retention with 3 months immediately available
PCI DSS requires a minimum of 12 months retention with at least 3 months immediately available for analysis.
Answer analysis
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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6 months retention with 1 month immediately available
Why it's wrong here
PCI DSS requires longer retention.
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24 months retention with 12 months immediately available
Why it's wrong here
This exceeds PCI DSS requirements.
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18 months retention with 6 months immediately available
Why it's wrong here
This exceeds PCI DSS requirements.
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12 months retention with 3 months immediately available
Why this is correct
This matches PCI DSS requirements.
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Authentication and Authorization Methods
Key term
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards
A set of security rules that any company that handles credit card payments must follow to protect cardholder data from theft and fraud.
Key term
PCI DSS
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is a set of security requirements designed to protect credit card data during storage, processing, and transmission.
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