PCI DSS Practice Question: What is end-to-end encryption in payment processing? | CyberCertPrep
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What is end-to-end encryption in payment processing?
A.Encrypting only the database
B.Encryption that protects cardholder data from the point of capture (e.g., card reader) all the way to the processing endpoint, without decryption at intermediate points
C.Only encrypting the payment gateway
D.Encrypting backup tapes
Why B is correct
End-to-end encryption protects data from capture point to processing destination, keeping it encrypted throughout all intermediate stages.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Encryption
Covers encryption concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Protect Cardholder Data" domain, which makes up about 20% of the PCI DSS exam.
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