What does PCI DSS require for custom application code before deployment to production?
A.Code must be reviewed for vulnerabilities through manual review or automated tools
B.No review is needed if developers are experienced
C.Only the project manager needs to approve
D.Testing is sufficient without code review
Why A is correct
PCI DSS requires code reviews for custom application code to identify security vulnerabilities before deployment, using manual review, automated tools, or both.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Vulnerability Management
Covers vulnerability management concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Vulnerability Management" domain, which makes up about 15% of the PCI DSS exam.
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