PCI DSS Practice Question: What does PCI DSS say about users disabling anti-malware? | CyberCertPrep
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What does PCI DSS say about users disabling anti-malware?
A.Users can disable freely
B.Only administrators can disable
C.Anti-malware solutions must not be disabled or altered by users unless specifically authorized by management on a case-by-case basis with documented justification
D.Anti-malware can be disabled for performance
Why C is correct
Anti-malware must not be user-disableable. Only documented, management-approved exceptions for specific cases are permitted.
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Vulnerability Mgmt
Covers vulnerability mgmt concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
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