What must an encryption policy cover for PCI DSS compliance?
- A.Approved hashing algorithms, certificate renewal dates, tokenization vendors for data at rest and in transit, and escrow contacts at the acquirer for each key custodian
- B.Approved tokenization vendors, key backup locations, and the shredding schedule for retired cryptographic hardware
- C.Approved cipher suites, certificate renewal dates, and the card brands that audit each key custodian
- D.Approved encryption algorithms, key management procedures, cryptographic protocols for data at rest and in transit, and key custodian responsibilities
Why D is correct
Encryption policies must specify approved algorithms, key management procedures, protocols for data protection at rest and in transit, and custodian responsibilities.
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