CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A cloud customer is evaluating a provider's compliance with PCI DSS. Which two components are part of the PCI DSS shared responsibility model as referenced in Appendix A3? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Physical security of data centers
PCI DSS Appendix A3 requires a Cloud Provider Responsibility Matrix that delineates responsibilities; typical shared responsibilities include physical security (provider) and access controls (customer).
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Network perimeter controls
Why it's wrong here
Network perimeter may be shared or customer responsibility depending on service model.
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Physical security of data centers
Why this is correct
The cloud provider is responsible for physical security.
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User access management
Why this is correct
User access management is often the customer's responsibility.
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Application security for custom code
Why it's wrong here
Application security for custom code is typically the customer's responsibility.
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Encryption key management
Why it's wrong here
Encryption key management may be shared or customer responsibility, but not always mandated in PCI DSS Appendix A3.
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