PCI DSS Practice Question: What is the purpose of a digital certificate in PCI DSS encryption? | CyberCertPrep
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What is the purpose of a digital certificate in PCI DSS encryption?
A.To verify the identity of a server or entity and establish trust for encrypted communications, ensuring data is sent to the legitimate recipient
B.To encrypt data directly
C.To store passwords
D.To compress data
Why A is correct
Digital certificates verify entity identity and establish trust for encrypted communications, ensuring cardholder data is transmitted to legitimate recipients.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Encryption
Covers encryption concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Protect Cardholder Data" domain, which makes up about 20% of the PCI DSS exam.
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