PCI DSS Practice Question: What is the primary purpose of a PCI-DSS information security policy? | CyberCertPrep
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What is the primary purpose of a PCI-DSS information security policy?
A.To satisfy auditor requirements only
B.To document employee salaries
C.To replace technical security controls
D.To establish the organization's commitment to protecting cardholder data and define the framework for all security activities
Why D is correct
The information security policy establishes the organization's commitment to protecting cardholder data and provides the framework that guides all security-related activities and decisions.
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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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