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Can a network scan conducted using a wired network monitoring tool serve the purpose of requirement 11.1?

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Can a network scan conducted using a wired network monitoring tool serve the purpose of requirement 11.1?

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A wired monitoring tool cannot detect wireless vulnerabilities and threats. The PCI DSS recommends the use of dedicated wireless scanning tools such as a wireless intrusion detection prevention system (WIPS) to conduct wireless scans.