PCI DSS Practice Question: What is the principle of least privilege in PCI DSS? | CyberCertPrep
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What is the principle of least privilege in PCI DSS?
A.All users should have administrative access
B.Users should only have access to the data and resources necessary for their job function
C.Managers should have more access than employees
D.Access should be granted to all internal employees
Why B is correct
Least privilege ensures users have only the minimum access required to perform their job duties, reducing the risk of unauthorized access to cardholder data.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Access Control
Covers access control concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Access Control Measures" domain, which makes up about 15% of the PCI DSS exam.
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