What set of standards pertains specifically to the security of cardholder data and is critical for organizations that handle branded credit cards from the major card schemes?
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the correct answer because it is a set of security requirements designed to ensure that all companies that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. The PCI DSS is important for penetration testers to understand when planning and scoping an engagement as they must comply with these requirements when handling cardholder data.
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