Scenario: An organization has made a decision to address Information Security formally and consistently by...

 Critical Concerns for a Retail Organization

As the organization handles credit card payments, compliance with PCI DSS is paramount to protect cardholder data and maintain trust.

PCI DSS addresses specific risks related to payment processing and data security.

 Why Not Other Options?

A. International encryption restrictions: Relevant but not as critical as PCI compliance for payment systems.

C. Compliance with local privacy laws: Important but secondary to the global standards of PCI DSS.

D. Local data breach notification laws: Reactive in nature and less comprehensive than PCI DSS requirements.

 EC-Council References

PCI DSS is a cornerstone of security programs in retail organizations and is frequently emphasized in EC-Council CISO training.