PCI DSS Practice Question: What is an IDS in the context of PCI DSS? | CyberCertPrep
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What is an IDS in the context of PCI DSS?
A.Integrated Data Storage
B.Internal Document System
C.Internet Domain Service
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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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Monitoring Testing
Covers monitoring testing concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Monitoring & Testing" domain, which makes up about 15% of the PCI DSS exam.
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