PCI DSS Practice Question: What is TLS and why is it important for PCI DSS? | CyberCertPrep
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What is TLS and why is it important for PCI DSS?
A.A file transfer protocol
B.Transport Layer Security is a cryptographic protocol that provides secure communication over networks, required by PCI DSS for protecting cardholder data in transit
C.A database protocol
D.A monitoring protocol
Why B is correct
TLS provides encrypted communication channels over networks, ensuring cardholder data cannot be intercepted during transmission.
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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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