A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering PCI DSS for AML Compliance Practitioners
A step-by-step system to align payment data controls with AML compliance workflows
$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.
Control validation packages that need rework during review cycles
The situation this course is for
Compliance teams regularly face delays when PCI DSS evidence doesn't clearly map to existing AML workflows, leading to redundant work and auditor follow-ups.
Who this is for
AML Compliance Analyst at a large financial institution, responsible for cross-functional control evidence, auditor engagement, and policy alignment across data security and transaction monitoring teams.
Who this is not for
This course is not for auditors, penetration testers, or engineers focused solely on network segmentation without compliance context.
What you walk away with
- Confidently produce control documentation that aligns PCI DSS with AML frameworks
- Reduce revision loops in compliance packages by using standardized evidence templates
- Be the first called when payment-related AML risks are discussed in cross-functional meetings
- Demonstrate integrated risk thinking across data security and financial crime compliance
- Produce reusable mappings between technical controls and transaction monitoring protocols
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding PCI DSS Scope in AML Context
Define how payment card data flows intersect with AML monitoring systems and identify overlap points for control alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping cardholder data entry points in transaction systems
- Identifying AML touchpoints in payment processing workflows
- Classifying data segmentation requirements by risk tier
- Linking PCI DSS scope to existing AML risk assessments
- Documenting system boundaries for auditor clarity
- Aligning PCI scoping with GLBA data handling expectations
- Using network diagrams to visualize data flow intersections
- Clarifying responsibility across fraud, AML, and IT teams
- Avoiding over-scoping in multi-channel banking environments
- Validating scope with internal audit feedback
- Updating scope documentation with system changes
- Building a living scope register for quarterly reviews
Module 2. Integrating Control Objectives with AML Policies
Align PCI DSS control goals with existing AML compliance frameworks to reduce duplication and strengthen coherence.
12 chapters in this module
- Crosswalking PCI DSS requirement 1 with firewall policy management
- Mapping encryption controls to transaction data protection standards
- Aligning access control policies with AML role definitions
- Linking monitoring requirements to suspicious activity reporting
- Connecting audit logging to transaction surveillance timelines
- Standardizing time-stamping across systems for correlation
- Documenting control ownership in policy appendices
- Using AML training records to support PCI awareness evidence
- Mapping change management to ITGC workflows
- Aligning incident response plans with AML escalation paths
- Validating alignment through cross-functional walkthroughs
- Producing unified policy documentation for reviewers
Module 3. Building Evidence That Stands Up to Review
Design control evidence that meets auditor expectations while reflecting real-world AML system interactions.
12 chapters in this module
- Creating sample selection strategies for payment transactions
- Documenting data retention periods by jurisdiction
- Producing screenshots with metadata for timestamp verification
- Linking user access logs to AML case management systems
- Validating encryption implementation with system configurations
- Capturing firewall rule exceptions with justification logs
- Using segmentation diagrams to demonstrate isolation
- Archiving evidence in auditor-accessible formats
- Indexing evidence by control and data flow
- Maintaining version control across review cycles
- Incorporating audit feedback into evidence templates
- Automating evidence collection triggers where possible
Module 4. Mapping Controls to Transaction Monitoring Workflows
Show how PCI DSS protections are embedded in real-time transaction monitoring and alert triage processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Linking cardholder data detection to transaction screening rules
- Mapping encryption controls to data transmission points
- Connecting access logs to user behavior analytics
- Aligning alert thresholds with PCI DSS monitoring goals
- Validating dual controls in high-risk transaction reviews
- Documenting session timeouts in analyst workstations
- Tracking exception approvals through monitoring systems
- Linking user roles to transaction access levels
- Auditing changes to monitoring rule logic
- Correlating security events with AML case notes
- Demonstrating segregation of duties in alert handling
- Producing integrated narratives for regulator questions
Module 5. Aligning with FFIEC and GLBA Expectations
Bridge PCI DSS requirements with federal financial institution compliance standards to reduce reviewer friction.
12 chapters in this module
- Crosswalking PCI DSS encryption requirements with FFIEC guidance
- Mapping access controls to GLBA safeguards rule expectations
- Demonstrating risk assessment integration across frameworks
- Linking incident response plans to GLBA breach protocols
- Validating third-party oversight with vendor management
- Documenting management oversight in compliance reports
- Aligning testing frequency with examiner expectations
- Connecting employee training to cybersecurity awareness
- Producing unified narratives for multi-framework reviews
- Using FFIEC handbooks to strengthen control justifications
- Referencing GLBA policy examples in internal documentation
- Anticipating questions from joint compliance examinations
Module 6. Designing Repeatable Validation Cycles
Create efficient, consistent processes for validating controls across quarterly and annual cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling quarterly control tests with IT teams
- Building automated checklists for evidence collection
- Using calendar triggers for control evidence reminders
- Standardizing sample selection across reviews
- Documenting deviations and justifications efficiently
- Linking test results to continuous monitoring alerts
- Producing summary reports for compliance leads
- Integrating findings into risk register updates
- Scheduling follow-up validations for gaps
- Archiving validation records by review cycle
- Sharing results with internal audit in advance
- Refining validation methods based on feedback
Module 7. Creating Cross-Functional Artefacts
Develop shared documentation that enables consistent understanding across compliance, IT, and operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing control matrices for non-technical reviewers
- Producing data flow diagrams with compliance annotations
- Creating glossaries for cross-team consistency
- Developing standardized templates for control evidence
- Writing narratives that connect technical and compliance views
- Using color-coding to simplify complex system maps
- Building summary dashboards for leadership review
- Integrating artefacts into existing document management systems
- Versioning artefacts across system changes
- Indexing artefacts for auditor searchability
- Translating technical logs into compliance language
- Ensuring artefacts survive team member transitions
Module 8. Managing Third-Party Relationships
Document vendor oversight in a way that satisfies both PCI DSS and AML regulator expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing third-party access to cardholder data
- Reviewing vendor contracts for compliance clauses
- Validating service provider PCI compliance status
- Mapping vendor systems to AML monitoring touchpoints
- Tracking third-party risk assessments by due date
- Documenting on-site review outcomes for auditors
- Linking vendor incidents to AML escalation workflows
- Updating due diligence records with system changes
- Producing centralized vendor oversight summaries
- Aligning review timelines with contract renewal dates
- Using SIG questionnaires in pre-contract evaluations
- Demonstrating continuous monitoring of critical vendors
Module 9. Documenting Risk-Based Adjustments
Justify control scope and testing frequency with risk logic that holds up under scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- Linking transaction volume to control testing frequency
- Using fraud trends to justify monitoring adjustments
- Documenting low-risk environment assumptions
- Referencing threat intelligence in risk decisions
- Aligning exception approvals with risk tiering
- Connecting AML alert patterns to control focus areas
- Using historical breach data to inform safeguards
- Validating compensating controls with testing
- Producing risk-adjustment logs for reviewers
- Updating risk assessments with system changes
- Demonstrating consistency in risk logic
- Avoiding over-reliance on compensating controls
Module 10. Preparing for Cross-Functional Reviews
Anticipate questions from auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders with integrated responses.
12 chapters in this module
- Anticipating auditor questions on data segmentation
- Preparing narratives for shared system ownership
- Rehearsing responses for control gaps
- Building Q&A logs for recurring topics
- Using past findings to prioritize current evidence
- Aligning terminology across compliance domains
- Documenting resolution timelines for prior issues
- Creating summary briefings for leadership
- Linking findings to risk register updates
- Demonstrating improvement over time
- Standardizing follow-up response formats
- Producing consolidated review packages
Module 11. Automating Evidence Collection
Design lightweight automation that reduces manual effort while maintaining compliance integrity.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying repetitive evidence tasks for automation
- Using scripts to extract system configuration data
- Scheduling regular log exports for review
- Building automated alerts for control deviations
- Creating dashboards for real-time control visibility
- Integrating with existing SIEM and AML platforms
- Validating automation outputs with manual checks
- Documenting automation logic for auditors
- Setting permissions for evidence access
- Using version control for automation scripts
- Scaling automation to multi-system environments
- Maintaining audit trails for automated processes
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Beyond Audit Cycles
Embed PCI DSS awareness into ongoing AML compliance work to prevent rework and maintain readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- Integrating control checks into routine reviews
- Training new staff on integrated compliance expectations
- Updating documentation with system changes
- Sharing control updates across teams
- Using compliance checklists in project onboarding
- Conducting mini-reviews after system changes
- Linking control health to performance metrics
- Creating feedback loops with IT teams
- Documenting lessons from audit cycles
- Maintaining artefact ownership across roles
- Updating playbooks with new regulator guidance
- Ensuring continuity through team transitions
How this maps to your situation
- Control validation under review cycles
- Cross-framework alignment (PCI DSS, GLBA, FFIEC)
- Third-party risk oversight
- Sustained compliance beyond audits
Before vs. after
Before
Control validation packages require cross-team chasing and last-minute fixes during audit cycles.
After
You produce integrated, reusable evidence that aligns PCI DSS with AML workflows and stands up to review.
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: 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, or complete in a single weekend with focused effort.
If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, compliance teams risk recurring rework, inconsistent documentation, and missed opportunities to influence payment risk discussions.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic PCI DSS trainings, this course is tailored to AML compliance workflows and focuses on practical evidence mapping rather than theoretical frameworks.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on technical implementation or compliance documentation?
It focuses on documentation and control alignment for AML compliance professionals, not network engineering or code-level implementation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me during auditor engagements?
Yes, the course includes templates and narratives specifically designed to respond to common auditor questions about PCI-AML alignment.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, or complete in a single weekend with focused effort..
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