What is an AOC in PCI DSS?
- A.Assessment of Controls-a scan summary that an ASV signs after testing external addresses and confirming each finding is closed
- B.Authorization of Compliance-a letter the acquiring bank sends to approve a merchant's processing volume and its chargeback ratio thresholds
- C.Attestation of Compliance-a formal declaration that an organization has been assessed and found compliant with PCI DSS
- D.Acknowledgment of Controls-a checklist that the QSA fills in during fieldwork and returns to the merchant before the ROC is drafted
Why C is correct
An AOC (Attestation of Compliance) is a formal attestation document signed by the entity and (if applicable) the QSA, confirming the results of the PCI DSS assessment and the entity's compliance status.
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