CCSP Legal, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A cloud customer is selecting a cloud provider for hosting payment card data and must comply with PCI DSS. Which THREE of the following are valid considerations when assessing the provider's PCI DSS compliance?
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The provider must have a Cloud Provider Responsibility Matrix
PCI DSS allows cloud providers to be assessed by a QSA. Shared responsibility must be clearly defined. The provider may have a Responsibility Matrix as per Appendix A3.
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The provider must have a Cloud Provider Responsibility Matrix
Why this is correct
This is required by PCI DSS for cloud environments.
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The provider must sign a Business Associate Agreement
Why it's wrong here
BAA is for HIPAA, not PCI.
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The cloud provider can be assessed by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
Why this is correct
QSA assessment is the standard method for PCI compliance validation.
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A shared responsibility matrix must define security controls for the CDE
Why this is correct
Appendix A3 requires a responsibility matrix.
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The cloud provider must be a Level 1 service provider
Why it's wrong here
Level classification is based on transaction volume, not a requirement.
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