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CCSP Practice Question: A financial services company must store customer…
A financial services company must store customer transaction data in a cloud that complies with PCI DSS. Which of the following is a primary requirement for the cloud environment?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Segmentation of cardholder data from other tenants
PCI DSS requires segmentation or compensating controls to isolate cardholder data from other tenants. While encryption and testing are also required, segmentation is a key design requirement specific to multi-tenant environments. Public auditing of all access logs is not a requirement.
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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Annual penetration testing by a qualified assessor
Why it's wrong here
Penetration testing is required, but it is an ongoing validation, not a design requirement.
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Public auditing of all access logs
Why it's wrong here
Public auditing is not a PCI DSS requirement; logs are typically kept confidential.
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Segmentation of cardholder data from other tenants
Why this is correct
PCI DSS mandates segmentation or compensating controls to isolate cardholder data.
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Encryption of data at rest using AES-256
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is required, but it is not the primary design requirement for multi-tenant isolation.
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