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Why is time synchronization critical for PCI DSS logging?
- A.Synchronized clocks keep all payment terminals within one second of the bank, enabling faster settlement and fewer chargeback disputes
- B.Synchronized clocks let all card brands reconcile settlement batches, enabling accurate interchange fees and shorter dispute windows
- C.Synchronized clocks ensure accurate timestamps across all systems, enabling proper log correlation and forensic analysis
- D.Synchronized clocks stop all certificates from expiring early, enabling TLS sessions and valid signatures
Why C is correct
Time synchronization ensures that logs from different systems have consistent, accurate timestamps, which is essential for correlating events across systems during incident investigation.
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