A penetration testing team is preparing to assess the security of a web application for a financial institution that is bound by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Which standard or methodology should they prioritize to align their testing framework with the industry's best practices and ensure compliance?
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)
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Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
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MITRE's Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is the correct answer because it is a widely respected open-source project that focuses on improving the security of software and web applications. For organizations handling payment card information, such as financial institutions, adhering to OWASP standards, especially the OWASP Top Ten, is essential for maintaining secure web applications and complying with PCI DSS requirements. MITRE's ATT&CK framework, while valuable for understanding threat tactics and techniques, does not specifically focus on web application security. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides broader guidelines on cybersecurity, not directly aimed at web application security in the context of PCI DSS compliance. Therefore, OWASP is the best choice for meeting PCI DSS guidelines regarding web application security.
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