PCI DSS Practice Question: What does PCI DSS Requirement 8 require regarding user identification? | CyberCertPrep
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What does PCI DSS Requirement 8 require regarding user identification?
A.Each user must be assigned a unique identification (unique ID) for access to system components
B.User IDs are only required for remote access
C.Shared accounts are acceptable for efficiency, which v4.0 requires only for vendor and remote accounts, leaving internal staff exempt
D.Only administrators need unique IDs
Why A is correct
Requirement 8 mandates that every individual with computer access be assigned a unique ID, ensuring that actions on critical data and systems can be traced to a known and authorized individual.
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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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