A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering PCI DSS for Full Stack Developers with AWS Certification
Build a compounding security foundation across full-stack financial systems
$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.
Spending too much time reinventing secure implementations for each new project
The situation this course is for
Most developers treat PCI DSS as a one-off compliance task, rebuilding context, controls, and documentation every time. This creates drag across sprints, audit cycles, and cloud migrations. The gap isn't knowledge, it's the lack of a personal, growing repository of proven implementations.
Who this is for
Certified full-stack engineers in financial services who ship production systems and want their security work to compound across deliveries
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers learning basic cloud concepts or professionals outside technical implementation roles
What you walk away with
- A personal, versioned library of PCI DSS control implementations in Java and Spring Boot
- Standardized AWS architecture diagrams pre-aligned to PCI DSS requirement groups
- Reusable documentation templates for audit evidence that require only parameter updates
- Automated checklists that sync with CI/CD pipelines to prevent regression
- Cross-project reference index linking past implementations to new system designs
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of PCI DSS in Full-Stack Context
Establish the core linkage between software architecture and compliance scope. Learn how PCI DSS applies specifically to Java/Spring Boot services and AWS-hosted environments, avoiding over-scope and under-protection.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding PCI DSS applicability for microservices
- Defining the cardholder data environment boundary
- Mapping technical components to compliance scope
- Leveraging AWS services within PCI scope
- Common missteps in cloud-native segmentation
- Role of logging in boundary maintenance
- Integrating compliance scope into service onboarding
- Versioning environment topology maps
- Maintaining separation in shared VPCs
- Documenting data flows for auditors
- Using tagging to enforce scope compliance
- Audit evidence lifecycle for network diagrams
Module 2. Secure Coding Patterns in Java for PCI
Translate PCI DSS requirements into reusable Java code constructs. Build a personal reference library of secure implementations for encryption, input validation, and session management.
12 chapters in this module
- Enforcing TLS 1.2+ in Spring Boot
- Implementing secure cipher suites
- Hardening REST endpoints against injection
- Validating card data without logging
- Tokenization integration patterns
- Secure key storage with AWS KMS
- Managing secrets in configuration
- Session timeout enforcement
- Secure deserialization practices
- Output encoding for dynamic views
- Rate limiting API access
- Audit trail generation per transaction
Module 3. AWS Architecture for Compliance Efficiency
Design cloud environments that satisfy PCI DSS requirements by default. Develop infrastructure as code templates that ensure consistency and reduce audit preparation time.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing isolated subnets for CDE
- Configuring NACLs for segmentation
- Implementing VPC flow logs
- Securing S3 buckets with encryption
- Using IAM roles instead of keys
- Multi-factor authentication enforcement
- CloudTrail logging for all actions
- Automated compliance checks with AWS Config
- Trusted Advisor for PCI alignment
- GuardDuty for threat detection
- EBS volume encryption policies
- Cross-region replication under PCI
Module 4. Building Reusable Control Implementations
Turn one-time compliance efforts into repeatable assets. Learn to document and package controls so they can be adapted and redeployed across future projects.
12 chapters in this module
- Versioning control implementations
- Creating modular documentation
- Parameterizing network diagrams
- Standardizing evidence collection
- Template-based policy generation
- Mapping controls to multiple systems
- Cross-project reference indexing
- Maintaining a living control library
- Updating implementations safely
- Sharing patterns across teams
- Automating control validation
- Integrating with knowledge bases
Module 5. Automating Evidence Collection
Develop workflows that generate audit-ready outputs automatically. Reduce manual effort and increase consistency in reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling log aggregation
- Parsing application logs for security events
- Generating compliance reports
- Integrating with SIEM tools
- Automating vulnerability scan reporting
- Exporting configuration snapshots
- Validating firewall rules
- Tracking change management
- Enabling read-only auditor access
- Time-stamping evidence files
- Archiving evidence securely
- Preparing evidence bundles
Module 6. Versioning Compliance Artifacts
Apply software engineering practices to compliance documentation. Use branching, tagging, and review workflows to maintain accuracy and traceability.
12 chapters in this module
- Using Git for compliance docs
- Branching for environment variants
- Tagging for audit cycles
- Code review for control updates
- Merging security patches
- Documenting change rationale
- Access control for repositories
- Backup and recovery strategies
- Integrating with CI pipelines
- Generating changelogs
- Enforcing signing policies
- Auditing repository access
Module 7. Integrating PCI into CI/CD
Embed compliance checks into development pipelines. Prevent violations before code reaches production.
12 chapters in this module
- Scanning for hardcoded credentials
- Validating container images
- Checking TLS configuration
- Enforcing logging standards
- Analyzing dependency vulnerabilities
- Validating IAM policies
- Checking encryption settings
- Enforcing network policies
- Running static analysis
- Blocking non-compliant deployments
- Generating compliance gates
- Notifying security teams
Module 8. Developing a Personal Playbook
Assemble a tailored implementation guide that evolves with your experience. Turn individual projects into long-term professional leverage.
12 chapters in this module
- Capturing lessons learned
- Organizing by control domain
- Adding annotations to templates
- Linking to past projects
- Rating implementation confidence
- Flagging areas for improvement
- Updating for new regulations
- Sharing selectively with peers
- Protecting intellectual content
- Versioning the playbook
- Integrating new tools
- Archiving deprecated versions
Module 9. Scaling Knowledge Across Teams
Design documentation and training materials that enable others to adopt your approaches without direct involvement.
12 chapters in this module
- Creating onboarding materials
- Developing internal training
- Writing runbooks
- Producing video walkthroughs
- Standardizing terminology
- Documenting assumptions
- Providing usage examples
- Gathering feedback
- Updating based on adoption
- Measuring knowledge transfer
- Reducing support burden
- Growing influence organically
Module 10. Maintaining Long-Term Compliance
Establish routines that keep systems compliant between audits. Avoid last-minute scrambles and build sustainable practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling recurring checks
- Automating patch management
- Tracking configuration drift
- Updating documentation
- Reviewing access controls
- Conducting internal audits
- Reporting to leadership
- Preparing for external audits
- Updating playbooks
- Refreshing training materials
- Evaluating new threats
- Improving response plans
Module 11. Extending to Other Frameworks
Apply the compounding model to additional standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF. Leverage existing assets to accelerate adoption.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping PCI controls to SOC 2
- Aligning with ISO 27001 clauses
- Applying NIST CSF functions
- Integrating FFIEC guidance
- Extending to GDPR
- Adapting to HIPAA
- Supporting internal policies
- Building cross-framework indexes
- Reducing redundant efforts
- Creating unified templates
- Streamlining audits
- Demonstrating broad expertise
Module 12. Leading by Example
Position yourself as a go-to resource through consistent, visible contributions. Amplify impact beyond individual projects.
12 chapters in this module
- Publishing internal articles
- Presenting at tech talks
- Mentoring junior engineers
- Contributing to architecture reviews
- Proposing standards
- Leading cross-team initiatives
- Building credibility
- Earning trust incrementally
- Influencing design decisions
- Shaping security culture
- Balancing innovation and compliance
- Leaving lasting artifacts
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding to new PCI-scoped project
- Preparing for annual compliance audit
- Designing new microservice architecture
- Leading security improvements in team
Before vs. after
Before
Rebuilding compliance understanding and artifacts from scratch on each project
After
Leveraging a growing personal library of proven implementations that accelerate every new delivery
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 3 hours per week over 12 weeks, with flexible pacing and lifetime access.
If nothing changes
Continuing to reinvent compliance solutions for each project leads to inconsistent quality, longer delivery cycles, and missed opportunities to stand out as a security-savvy engineer.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic PCI DSS overviews or auditor-focused training, this course is built specifically for full-stack developers who need to implement and reuse compliant systems efficiently. It emphasizes practical, code-level solutions over theoretical compliance.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone with AWS Developer certification?
Yes. The course assumes AWS cloud knowledge and builds directly on AWS Certified Developer-level skills, focusing on secure implementation patterns.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me prepare for internal audits?
Yes. You'll build a personal library of evidence templates and implemented controls that streamline audit preparation across projects.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks, with flexible pacing and lifetime access..
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