PCI DSS Practice Question: What does PCI DSS require for patch management? | CyberCertPrep
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What does PCI DSS require for patch management?
A.Patch annually
B.Only patch after testing for one year
C.Only patch when convenient
D.Critical security patches must be installed within one month of release, and all applicable vendor-supplied security patches must be installed in a timely manner
Why D is correct
Critical security patches must be installed within one month of release. All security patches should be applied in a timely manner based on risk.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Vulnerability Mgmt
Covers vulnerability mgmt concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Vulnerability Management" domain, which makes up about 15% of the PCI DSS exam.
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