ISC Security Planning And Engineering Practice Question
Which TWO security standards are most relevant for an ISSEP designing a secure payment processing system?
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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ISO/IEC 27001.
PCI DSS is the mandatory standard for payment processing, and ISO 27001 is a foundational security management framework.
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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HIPAA.
Why it's wrong here
HIPAA is for healthcare data, not payments.
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GDPR.
Why it's wrong here
GDPR is a privacy regulation, not a technical security standard.
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ISO/IEC 27001.
Why this is correct
The global standard for information security management.
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PCI DSS.
Why this is correct
Mandatory for all organizations handling credit card data.
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OSHA.
Why it's wrong here
OSHA is for workplace safety.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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