Multiple choice technology security

In an application handling credit card data, which of the following is true?

  1. Credit Card Numbers cannot be stored in database

  2. Credit Card numbers can be stored in database but not in plain text

  3. Avoid storing credit card numbers if not necessary

  4. Option 1 AND Option 3

  5. Opion 2 AND Opion 3

  6. None of above
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E Correct answer
Explanation

To comply with security standards like PCI-DSS, applications should avoid storing credit card numbers unless absolutely necessary. If storage is required, they must never be stored in plain text and must be encrypted.

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