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FAQ #1034 Published

What are system-level objects, as used in PCI DSS Requirement 10?

A system-level object is anything on a computer system required for its operation, including, but not limited to, database tables, stored procedures, application executables and configuration files, system configuration files, static and shared libraries and DLLs, system executables, device drivers, device configuration files, and third-party components.

Note: The specific sub-requirement number(s) and terminology may vary depending on the version of the standard being used.

Refer to the definition of ?system-level objects? in the applicable glossary for the version of the standard being used.

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