What is a 'connected-to' system in PCI DSS scoping?
A.A system that is not within the CDE but connects to or can communicate with systems in the CDE
B.Any system connected to the internet
C.A system that processes cardholder data
D.A backup system in a remote data center
Why A is correct
Connected-to systems are components that are not in the CDE themselves but have connectivity to CDE systems. They are in scope for PCI DSS because they could potentially impact the security of the CDE.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Scoping Segmentation
Covers scoping segmentation concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Build & Maintain a Secure Network" domain, which makes up about 20% of the PCI DSS exam.
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