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What is an IDS in the context of PCI DSS?
- A.An Identity Delegation Server that issues temporary credentials to administrators connecting to systems in the cardholder data environment
- B.An Integrity Digest Standard that publishes approved hash values for the payment application files installed on production servers
- C.An Incident Dispatch System that forwards security alerts to the acquiring bank within one hour of detection by the service provider
- D.An Intrusion Detection System that monitors network traffic or system activities for malicious behavior or policy violations
Why D is correct
An IDS (Intrusion Detection System) monitors network traffic and system activities for suspicious patterns, malicious behavior, or policy violations, alerting security personnel to potential threats.
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