What are 'connected-to' systems in PCI DSS scoping?
A.Systems physically near the CDE
B.Systems that connect to or communicate with CDE systems but do not directly handle cardholder data
C.Only wireless access points
D.Only monitoring systems
Why B is correct
Connected-to systems communicate with the CDE through network connections or other means but do not directly store, process, or transmit cardholder data. They are in scope because they could impact CDE security.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Scoping Segmentation
Covers scoping segmentation concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Build & Maintain a Secure Network" domain, which makes up about 20% of the PCI DSS exam.
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