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In CEH v13 Module 01: Information Security Governance, PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is introduced as the mandatory compliance framework for organizations handling credit card transactions.

PCI-DSS Requirements Include:

Encrypting cardholder data.

Maintaining secure systems and applications.

Regular vulnerability testing and audits.

Restricting access to sensitive data.

Option Clarification:

A. FISMA: Applies to U.S. federal information systems.

B. HITECH: Related to health information privacy and HIPAA.

C. PCI-DSS: Correct for credit card companies and merchant environments.

D. SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley): Focuses on financial reporting, not card data.