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Deeper command of the PCI DSS control framework

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Deeper command of the PCI DSS control framework

Master the underlying structure of PCI DSS to lead audits with confidence and precision

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Who this is for

Compliance and risk leader in financial services managing regulatory frameworks and team delivery

Who this is not for

Individuals seeking entry-level compliance knowledge or general cybersecurity awareness

What you walk away with

  • Complete understanding of PCI DSS control hierarchy and intent
  • Ability to map technical controls directly to requirement numbers
  • Sources and specific examples ready when assessors push back
  • Clear, defensible audit narratives rooted in framework logic
  • Repeatable templates for evidence collection and control documentation

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Structure of the PCI DSS framework
Break down the official document layout, roles, and obligation levels across 12 requirements and 300+ subpoints.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scope definition
  2. Control numbering system
  3. Roles and responsibilities
  4. Compliance levels D S A
  5. Self assessment basics
  6. ROC requirements
  7. Evidence types
  8. Applicability masking
  9. Service provider tiers
  10. Third party validation
  11. Attestation forms
  12. Reporting structure
Module 2. Requirement 1: Network security
Map firewall configurations and DMZ setups to explicit control language and evidence expectations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Firewall rule standards
  2. Default deny principle
  3. Change logs required
  4. DMZ architecture
  5. Router configurations
  6. Rule review frequency
  7. Access path diagrams
  8. Port documentation
  9. Service justification
  10. Network segmentation
  11. Traffic filtering
  12. Secure admin access
Module 3. Requirement 2: System configuration
Translate password policies and vendor defaults into audit-ready control statements.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Default password removal
  2. Vendor settings reset
  3. System hardening
  4. OS baseline config
  5. Application defaults
  6. Privileged account naming
  7. Secure initialization
  8. Configuration templates
  9. Change control
  10. Version tracking
  11. Patch alignment
  12. Build documentation
Module 4. Requirement 3: Data protection
Link encryption methods and data flow diagrams to specific data handling obligations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Cardholder data definition
  2. Primary account number masking
  3. Storage prohibition
  4. Encryption standards
  5. Key management
  6. Decryption access
  7. Data flow mapping
  8. Transmission security
  9. Memory scraping risks
  10. Tokenization scope
  11. Masking rules
  12. Audit trail inclusion
Module 5. Requirement 4: Encrypted transmission
Connect TLS versions, certificate validity, and endpoint security to network transmission controls.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Public network encryption
  2. Wireless protection
  3. Endpoint validation
  4. Certificate trust
  5. TLS version compliance
  6. Man in the middle risks
  7. Session timeouts
  8. Key rotation
  9. Encryption in transit
  10. Vulnerability exceptions
  11. Legacy system handling
  12. Documentation timing
Module 6. Requirement 5: Malware defenses
Align antivirus deployment and update logs with control expectations for all system types.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Antivirus coverage
  2. Automated updates
  3. Signature validation
  4. Malware detection
  5. Quarantine procedures
  6. Remediation logging
  7. System types included
  8. Mobile device coverage
  9. Virtual machine protection
  10. Server scanning
  11. File integrity monitoring
  12. Exception tracking
Module 7. Requirement 6: Secure development
Map SDLC practices and vulnerability fixes to software-specific obligations under PCI DSS.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Code review process
  2. Vulnerability patching
  3. Secure coding standards
  4. Penetration test findings
  5. Change documentation
  6. Access controls
  7. Version control
  8. Third party components
  9. Open source use
  10. Security training
  11. Bug tracking
  12. Release sign off
Module 8. Requirement 7: Access restriction
Link role-based permissions and data access policies to explicit user classification rules.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Need to know principle
  2. User access reviews
  3. Role definitions
  4. Access revocation
  5. Segregation of duties
  6. Privilege levels
  7. Access request forms
  8. Approval workflows
  9. Audit logging
  10. Exception handling
  11. Temporary access
  12. Escalation paths
Module 9. Requirement 8: Authentication controls
Translate multi factor methods and password complexity into auditable control statements.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Two factor implementation
  2. Password length rules
  3. Complexity requirements
  4. Reuse prevention
  5. Account lockout
  6. Recovery process
  7. Biometric use
  8. Token devices
  9. Certificate based auth
  10. Session management
  11. Credential storage
  12. MFA scope
Module 10. Requirement 9: Physical security
Connect facility controls and inventory logs to physical access requirements for card data.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Secure location access
  2. Visitor logs
  3. CCTV coverage
  4. Equipment inventory
  5. Media destruction
  6. Storage security
  7. Shipping controls
  8. Decommissioning
  9. Rack security
  10. Workstation locks
  11. Badge systems
  12. Remote site handling
Module 11. Requirement 10: Logging and monitoring
Map event logs, review cycles, and alerting systems to requirement for audit trail integrity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Event types logged
  2. Log retention period
  3. Centralized collection
  4. Review frequency
  5. Alert configuration
  6. Time synchronization
  7. Log integrity
  8. File integrity monitoring
  9. SIEM integration
  10. Incident correlation
  11. Anomaly detection
  12. Escalation procedures
Module 12. Requirement 11: Vulnerability scanning
Align internal and external scans with approved tools and reporting timelines.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Internal scan frequency
  2. External scan requirements
  3. ASV approved vendors
  4. Scan reporting
  5. Vulnerability severity
  6. Remediation tracking
  7. Penetration test scope
  8. Scope validation
  9. False positive handling
  10. Rescan timing
  11. External provider rules
  12. Internal team coordination

How this maps to your situation

  • Leading a PCI DSS audit
  • Responding to assessor questions
  • Training team members on control logic
  • Improving audit evidence collection

Before vs. after

Before
Reliance on third party explanations and surface-level checklists
After
First internal reference on PCI DSS control intent and implementation logic

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 8 hours of focused reading, designed to be completed over two weeks

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic webinars or certification prep, this course focuses exclusively on practical control mastery, no fluff, no theory, just the framework as used in real audits.

Frequently asked

Is this course aligned with the latest PCI DSS version
Yes, the course reflects the current version of the PCI DSS standard and includes updates through the most recent published guidance.
How is the course structured
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I access the templates without completing the course
Yes, all downloadable templates and the implementation playbook are included upon purchase.
$199 one-time. Approximately 8 hours of focused reading, designed to be completed over two weeks.

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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