What does SAQ stand for in PCI DSS compliance?
- A.Self-Assessment Questionnaire-a validation tool for merchants and service providers to self-evaluate their PCI DSS compliance
- B.Security Assurance Qualification-a certificate that assessors issue to merchants and service providers after an audit
- C.Standard Authentication Quota-a limit that card brands set on the logins and authorizations a merchant can process
- D.Secure Acquirer Qualification-a status the acquiring bank grants to merchants and processors after a ROC review
Why A is correct
SAQ stands for Self-Assessment Questionnaire, a compliance validation tool that enables eligible merchants and service providers to assess and report their own PCI DSS compliance status.
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