PCI DSS Practice Question: What does PCI DSS require regarding employee background checks? | CyberCertPrep
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What does PCI DSS require regarding employee background checks?
A.No background checks needed
B.Only for IT staff
C.Only for executives
D.Background checks must be performed for personnel who have access to the CDE, cardholder data, or sensitive areas, prior to hire and within local legal constraints
Why D is correct
Background checks are required for personnel with access to the CDE or cardholder data, performed prior to hire and consistent with local laws.
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Where this fits in the PCI DSS exam
Security Policies
Covers security policies concepts and practices within PCI DSS.
This question belongs to the "Security Policy" domain, which makes up about 15% of the PCI DSS exam.
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