Under PCI DSS, anti-malware solutions must be kept current by doing what?
A.Maintaining current anti-malware signatures, engines, and performing periodic scans and active monitoring
B.Updating annually
C.Only scanning during business hours
D.Updating only when a new threat is publicly announced
Why A is correct
PCI DSS requires that anti-malware solutions are kept current with the latest signatures and engines, perform periodic scans, and provide active or real-time monitoring to detect and respond to malware.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Vulnerability Management
Covers vulnerability management concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Vulnerability Management" domain, which makes up about 15% of the PCI DSS exam.
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