PCIP Exam 2023 Questions with correct Answers 2023

PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) - Answer- The PCI DSS applies to all entities that store, process, and/or transmit cardholder data. It covers technical and operational system components included in or connected to cardholder data. If you accept or process payment cards, PCI DSS applies to you. Sensitive Authentication Data - Answer- Merchants, service providers, and other entities involved with payment card processing must never store sensitive authentication data after authorization. This includes the 3- or 4- digit security code printed on the front or back of a card (CVD), the data stored on a card's magnetic stripe or chip (also called "Full Track Data") - and personal identification numbers (PIN) entered by the cardholder. Card Verification Data Codes (CVD) - Answer- 3 or 4 digit code that further authenticates a not-present cardholder Visa-CVV2 MC- CVC2 Discover- CVD JCB-CAV2 AmEx- CID Requirement 1 - Answer- Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data Network devices in scope for Requirement 1 - Answer- Firewalls and Routers- Routers connect traffic between networks, Firewalls control the traffic between networks and within internal network QIR Qualified Integrators & Resellers - Answer- Qualified Integrators & Resellersauthorized by the SSC to implement, configure and/or support PA-DSS payment applications. Visa requires all level 4 merchants use QIRs for POS application and terminal installation and servicing Compensating Controls - Answer- An alternative control, put in place to satisfy the requirement for a security measure that is deemed too difficult or impractical to implement at the present time. Permitted reasons for using Compensating Controls - Answer- Organizations needing an alternative to security requirements that could not be met due to legitimate technological OR documented business constraints, but has sufficiently mitigated the risk associated with the requirement through implementation of other compensating controlsExamples of Compensating Controls - Answer- (i) Segregation of Duties (SOD) and (ii) Encryption Compensating Controls must: - Answer- 1) Meet the intent and rigor of the original stated requirement; 2) Provide a similar level of defense as the original stated requirement; 3) Be "above and beyond" other PCI DSS requirements (not simply in compliance with other PCI DSS requirements); and 4) Be commensurate with the additional risk imposed by not adhering to the original stated requirement. Compensating Controls Worksheet - Answer- 1) Constraint; 2) Objective; 3) Identified Risk; 4) Define Compensating Control; 5)Validate Controls; 6) Maintenance (COIDVM) Card Data that cannot be stored by Merchants, Service providers after authorization - Answer- Sensitive Authentication Data. i) 3- or 4- digit security code printed on the front or back of a card, ii) data stored on a card's magnetic stripe or chip (also called "Full Track Data"), and iii) personal identification numbers (PIN) entered by the cardholder Card Data that MAY be stored - Answer- i) cardholder name, ii) service code (identifies industry iii) Personal Account Number (PAN) iv) expiration date may be stored. Network Segmentation - Answer- The process of isolating the cardholder data environment from the remainder of an entity's network Not a requirement but strongly recommended. Report on Compliance (ROC) - Answer- Prepared at the time of the assessment of PCI compliance and comprehensively provides details about the assessment approach and compliance standing against each PCI DSS requirement What is included in the Report on Compliance (ROC)? - Answer- ROC includes (1) Executive summary, (2) description of scope of work and approach taken, (3) details about reviewed environment, (4) contact information and report date, (5) quarterly scan results and (6) findings and observations. Steps to take for a PCI Assessment (hint: SARA's Remediation) - Answer- 1. Scope - determine which system components and networks are in scope for PCI DSS 2. Assess - examine the compliance of system components in scope following the testing procedures for each PCI DSS requirement