Fundamentals of Secure Software - PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)

The video tutorial discusses the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS), an information security standard for organizations handling branded credit cards. It covers the purpose of PCI, which is to increase controls around cardholder data to reduce credit card fraud. The tutorial explains three main components of PCI: Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), Report on Compliance (ROK), and Self-Assessment Questionnaire. It also outlines the 12 requirements for PCI compliance, organized into six control objectives. The video concludes with a reminder that while PCI compliance is not federally mandated in the U.S., some states have laws referring to it.

What is the primary goal of the PCI DSS?

• To increase sales of credit cards

• To promote the use of digital wallets

• To enhance security measures around cardholder data

• To standardize global banking regulations

Which entity is responsible for administering the PCI DSS?

• Federal Trade Commission

• Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council

• International Monetary Fund

• World Bank

What is the role of a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) in PCI compliance?

• To issue credit cards

• To audit merchants for PCI DSS compliance

• To manage online transactions

• To develop new payment technologies

Which document must level 1 merchants complete during a PCI DSS audit?

• Self-Assessment Questionnaire

• Report on Compliance

• Annual Financial Report

• Merchant Agreement Form

Which of the following is NOT one of the six control objectives of PCI compliance?

• Implement a marketing strategy

• Build and maintain a secure network

• Protect cardholder data

• Maintain an information security policy