What is one way to address PCI DSS Requirement 6.6 for public-facing web applications?
A.Deploying a Web Application Firewall (WAF) in front of public-facing web applications
B.Installing antivirus on the web server
C.Using HTTPS only
D.Implementing network firewalls
Why A is correct
PCI DSS Requirement 6.6 can be addressed by deploying a WAF to detect and block web-based attacks, or by performing annual application vulnerability assessments.
Know someone studying for PCI DSS? Send them this one.
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.
CyberCertPrep gives you 20 free PCI DSS questions per day with this same answer-and-explanation depth, plus timed exam simulations and progress tracking. No card required.
PCI DSS and PCI SSC are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CyberCertPrep is an independent exam-preparation resource and is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by PCI SSC or any other certification body. All study material is independently created; the certification name is used only to identify the exam this resource helps you prepare for.
How often must external vulnerability scans by an ASV be performed?