PCI DSS Practice Question: Why must organizations map cardholder data flows? | CyberCertPrep
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Why must organizations map cardholder data flows?
A.To increase network performance
B.To identify all locations where cardholder data is stored, processed, or transmitted
C.To comply with tax regulations
D.To determine server hardware requirements
Why B is correct
Data flow mapping identifies all systems, networks, and processes that handle cardholder data, enabling accurate scoping and ensuring appropriate security controls are applied.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Cardholder Data
Covers cardholder data concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Protect Cardholder Data" domain, which makes up about 20% of the PCI DSS exam.
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