What does PCI DSS require for changes to system components?
- A.All changes must be approved by the QSA before release, with testing waived for security patches and rollback plans kept by the vendor
- B.All changes must be logged in the file integrity monitoring tool, with approval granted afterward and testing limited to production systems
- C.All changes must be submitted to the acquirer for approval, with documentation retained by the assessor and rollback plans waived for emergency fixes
- D.All changes must follow a defined change control process including documentation, approval, testing, and rollback procedures
Why D is correct
All system component changes require a formal change control process with documentation, approval, testing, and rollback procedures before implementation.
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