PCI Professional Development Flashcards
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What does the PCIP credential represent?
Answer: Entry-level PCI knowledge and a professional qualification, not an assessor qualification
PCIP demonstrates foundational PCI DSS knowledge; it does not authorize performing validated assessments.
What is the Internal Security Assessor (ISA) program designed for?
Answer: Qualifying an organization's employees to perform internal PCI DSS assessments
ISA qualifies internal staff to improve understanding and perform self-assessments within their organization.
What is the general ASV scan pass criterion?
Answer: No vulnerabilities rated CVSS 4.0 or higher
An external ASV scan passes when no vulnerabilities score CVSS 4.0 or higher (and no automatic failures exist).
What is the role of a PCI Forensic Investigator (PFI)?
Answer: Investigate suspected or confirmed account data compromises
PFIs are approved by the PCI SSC to conduct forensic investigations after cardholder data breaches.
What does the PCI PTS standard cover?
Answer: Security requirements for PIN entry and point-of-interaction devices
PIN Transaction Security evaluates the physical and logical security of POI and PIN entry devices.
Which payment brands founded the PCI Security Standards Council in 2006?
Answer: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB
The council was founded by American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, and Visa.
When did PCI DSS v3.2.1 retire and v4.0 future-dated requirements become mandatory?
Answer: v3.2.1 retired 31 March 2024; future-dated requirements mandatory 31 March 2025
v3.2.1 was retired on 31 March 2024, and the future-dated v4.0 requirements took effect on 31 March 2025.
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