Which global standard is designed for secure processing of credit card information?

The correct answer is PCI DSS, which stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. This standard is specifically designed to ensure the secure processing, storage, and transmission of credit card information. It was established to protect cardholders from data theft and fraud by mandating a set of security requirements for organizations that handle credit card transactions.

PCI DSS outlines specific security measures that must be implemented to safeguard sensitive data. These include maintaining a secure network, implementing strong access control measures, regularly monitoring and testing networks, and maintaining an information security policy. As such, organizations that process credit card payments must comply with PCI DSS to enhance the security of cardholder information and protect against cyber threats.

The other options relate to different areas: CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) focuses on improving processes in organizations; GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is concerned with personal data protection and privacy for individuals within the European Union; and STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk) is an initiative related to cloud security standards and transparency. None of these directly address the secure processing of credit card information like PCI DSS does.