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According to the PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, one of the security controls for high-security areas (HSAs) is to have motion detectors that generate an alarm event when movement is detected and the access-control system indicates the room is not occupied. This is to prevent unauthorized access or intrusion to the HSAs, where sensitive card production and provisioning activities take place. The motion detectors should be configured to cover all areas within the HSA and should be tested periodically to ensure proper functionality. References: PCI Card Production Physical Security Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, Section 1.1, Objective 2, Requirement 2.1.1, Page 61

According to the PCI CPSA Qualification Requirements, one of the administrative requirements for CPSA Companies is to retain all applicant and employee background information on file for at least 12 months after termination of the contract of employment. This is to ensure that the CPSA Company can provide evidence of the background checks performed on the CPSA Employees or other personnel involved in card production and provisioning activities. The background checks should include criminal history, employment history, education verification, and reference checks, and should be conducted at least every two years or upon rehire. References: PCI CPSA Qualification Requirements, Version 1.1, April 2020, Section 6.1.2, Page 111

According to the PCI CPSA Program Guide, a CPSA Company must maintain workpapers and technical information obtained during an assessment for a minimum of three years from the date of the assessment. The workpapers and technical information must be stored securely and made available to PCI SSC upon request. The workpapers and technical information must include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The Card Production Report on Compliance (ROC) and the Card Production Attestation of Compliance (AOC)
• The Card Production Entity’s policies and procedures
• The Card Production Entity’s network diagrams and data flow diagrams
• The results of any testing performed by the CPSA Company or the Card Production Entity
• The evidence of any remediation actions taken by the Card Production Entity
• The correspondence between the CPSA Company and the Card Production Entity
• The correspondence between the CPSA Company and the payment brands
• The feedback form completed by the Card Production Entity References:
• PCI Card Production Security Assessor (CPSA) Program Guide, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 111

 According to the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, emergency exit doors must be equipped with devices that prevent unauthorized entry from the outside, such as panic bars, crash bars, or push pads. These devices allow the door to be opened from the inside without a key or a code, but prevent the door from being opened from the outside by unauthorized persons. Therefore, the most concerning aspect of the situation is that the exit door can be opened from the outside with a key, which creates a security risk for the facility. The other options are not as concerning, as they do not directly affect the security of the exit door. The exit door can lead into the facility as long as it provides a safe and unobstructed path to the exit discharge. The guard’s memory lapse is not a major issue, as long as they follow the proper proceduresand protocols for opening the door. The guard’s permission from their manager is not relevant, as long as they have the authority and the responsibility to open the door for inspection purposes. References:

• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 171
• PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 181