PCI DSS Practice Question: What does PCI DSS require regarding risk assessments? | CyberCertPrep
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What does PCI DSS require regarding risk assessments?
A.Risk assessments are optional
B.A formal risk assessment must be performed at least annually and upon significant changes to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and their potential impact on the CDE
C.Only assess financial risks
D.Only during the initial PCI DSS assessment
Why B is correct
PCI DSS requires an annual risk assessment (and after significant changes) to identify, prioritize, and address threats and vulnerabilities to the CDE.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Security Policies
Covers security policies concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Security Policy" domain, which makes up about 15% of the PCI DSS exam.
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