CompTIA Network+ Practice Test

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What is the main purpose of the PCI DSS?

To establish guidelines for data localization
To protect credit card information
To monitor network traffic
To develop new encryption algorithms

The correct answer is: To protect credit card information

The primary purpose of the PCI DSS, or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, is to protect credit card information. This set of security standards was created to enhance security and facilitate the safe handling of cardholder information during and after a financial transaction. By implementing these standards, organizations that accept, process, or store credit card information can help reduce the risk of data breaches and fraud. Each requirement in the PCI DSS is designed to safeguard sensitive data through various measures, such as strong access controls, regular monitoring and testing of networks, and maintaining a secure network infrastructure. This focus on protecting credit card information is why the second option stands out as the correct choice. The other options do not align with the core purpose of the PCI DSS. While data localization addresses storing data in specific geographical areas, monitoring network traffic is more related to general network security practices, and developing new encryption algorithms focuses on cryptography rather than the specific protection of credit card information as mandated by PCI DSS.