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PCI DSS is a standard for entities that store, process, or transmit cardholder data
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The Information Security Policy mandates that all systems must have vendor default settings removed or changed
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Annex A of the PCI DSS provides a glossary of terms
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Inbound traffic flows into the organization, while outbound traffic flows out of the organization
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Sensitive Authentication Data (SAD) includes magnetic stripe data, PINs, and other payment card information
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The Information Security Policy requires encryption of cardholder data across public networks
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The policy mandates physical site access and security policies, media security, system log configurations, time settings, access control policies, and comprehensive network testing and monitoring tools
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The document outlines information security policy for data, excluding cardholder data
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The policy sets detailed responsibilities only for senior management, but not for personnel and line management
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Study Notes
Information Security Policy Document Control
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The document outlines information security policy for data, including cardholder data, based on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
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The policy sets high-level objectives for systems and behaviors, with detailed responsibilities for personnel, line management, and senior management.
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It covers network security, system builds, data security, anti-virus measures, patching and vulnerability management, software development, change management, access control, physical security, system logging, network testing, and monitoring tools.
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Specific requirements are detailed for firewall management, firewall documentation, firewall architecture and configuration, wireless networks, system builds, configuration build standards, system management services, data storage and transmission, anti-virus configuration, patch management, vulnerability management, software development, access control policy, physical site access and security policy, media security, system log configurations, audit trail security, network testing, penetration testing, and monitoring tools.
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It emphasizes the importance of personnel education and awareness in protecting information assets and the serious consequences of information security breaches.
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It requires all firewalls to be managed with documented roles and responsibilities, with regular review of firewall and router rules.
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It mandates that all systems must have vendor default settings removed or changed, and be built to documented configuration standards aligned with external standards.
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It requires encryption of cardholder data across public networks and deployment of anti-virus on all systems commonly affected by malware.
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It specifies the need for regular patching and vulnerability management, as well as secure software development practices and access control policies.
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It mandates physical site access and security policies, media security, system log configurations, time settings, access control policies, and comprehensive network testing and monitoring tools.
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It outlines specific PCI high-level requirements related to firewall configuration, system passwords, stored cardholder data, encryption of data transmission, anti-virus software, secure systems and applications, access restriction, and regular security testing.
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It requires a user declaration stating compliance with the Information Security Policy.PCI DSS and Network Security Requirements Summary
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PCI DSS is a standard for entities that store, process, or transmit cardholder data
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Requirements 9-12 include unique IDs for computer access, physical access restrictions, network access monitoring, and security system testing
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Annex A provides a glossary of terms, including definitions for terms like "insecure service" and "public network"
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DMZ refers to a subnet that exposes an organization's external-facing services to an untrusted network
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Inbound traffic flows into the organization, while outbound traffic flows out of the organization
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Sensitive Authentication Data (SAD) includes magnetic stripe data, PINs, and other payment card information
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Cardholder data (CHD) includes the primary account number, cardholder name, and expiration date
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Description
This quiz covers information security policy document control, focusing on high-level objectives, responsibilities, network security, system builds, data security, anti-virus measures, access control, physical security, and more. It also includes an overview of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), covering unique IDs for computer access, physical access restrictions, network monitoring, glossary terms, DMZ, Sensitive Authentication Data (SAD), and Cardholder data (CHD).
