A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering PCI DSS for iOS Security Engineers
Deep command of the payment security standard shaping mobile app architecture at financial institutions
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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
Mid-to-senior iOS engineers in financial services who interface with compliance teams and need to implement secure, audit-ready mobile applications
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers unfamiliar with iOS security patterns, compliance officers without technical implementation experience, or engineers outside financial services where PCI DSS is not enforced
What you walk away with
- Interpret PCI DSS control language and map it directly to iOS implementation requirements
- Design secure data flows in mobile apps that satisfy PCI DSS scope and segmentation rules
- Anticipate audit questions and build traceable compliance evidence into development artifacts
- Lead secure-by-design discussions in sprint planning with confidence in control intent
- Reduce rework by aligning feature builds with card brand validation expectations
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. PCI DSS Overview for Mobile Engineers
Understand the structure and purpose of PCI DSS, why mobile applications are in scope, and how compliance is validated in financial service apps.
12 chapters in this module
- What PCI DSS regulates
- Who enforces it
- Scope of mobile apps
- Key roles in validation
- Applicable versions
- SAQ types for mobile
- Role of acquirers
- Card brand variations
- Compliance lifecycle
- Common misconceptions
- Mobile-specific risks
- Developer responsibilities
Module 2. Scope Definition in iOS Applications
Learn how to define and document the PCI DSS scope in mobile environments, including data flow mapping and segmentation strategies.
12 chapters in this module
- Data flow mapping
- Identifying PAN
- Storage prohibitions
- Transmission boundaries
- Scope reduction tactics
- Tokenization impact
- Offline handling
- Logging rules
- Session management
- Caching limitations
- Memory protection
- Scope documentation
Module 3. Secure Coding Controls for iOS
Implement specific coding practices that satisfy PCI DSS requirements for secure development, including input validation and error handling.
12 chapters in this module
- Input validation rules
- Error handling
- Logging rules
- Secure defaults
- Jailbreak detection
- Rooting prevention
- Debug mode removal
- Code obfuscation
- Binary protection
- Secure API calls
- Certificate pinning
- Third-party library checks
Module 4. Authentication and Session Management
Design robust authentication flows that meet PCI DSS requirements for mobile applications, including MFA and session expiration.
12 chapters in this module
- Password policies
- MFA integration
- Biometric use
- Session timeouts
- Token expiration
- Credential storage
- OAuth patterns
- JWT validation
- Push auth
- Reauthentication rules
- Lockout mechanisms
- Session state management
Module 5. Encryption and Data Protection
Apply encryption controls in iOS apps to protect cardholder data in transit and at rest, following PCI DSS guidance.
12 chapters in this module
- TLS configuration
- Key management
- In-app encryption
- Key storage
- Hardware security
- Secure Enclave use
- Data-at-rest rules
- Key rotation
- Certificate validation
- Cryptographic standards
- Algorithm selection
- Encryption monitoring
Module 6. Third-Party Component Management
Evaluate and manage third-party libraries and SDKs in iOS apps to maintain PCI DSS compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor due diligence
- SDK review process
- License compliance
- Security scanning
- Dependency tracking
- Patch management
- Open source risk
- MITM risks
- Data leakage checks
- Consent integration
- Library removal
- Audit trail for changes
Module 7. Logging and Monitoring for Compliance
Implement iOS app logging that supports audit requirements without violating data protection rules.
12 chapters in this module
- Log content rules
- PAN redaction
- Timestamp accuracy
- Storage location
- Log retention
- Integrity protection
- Monitoring integration
- Anomaly detection
- Event correlation
- User activity logs
- Admin actions
- Incident response linkage
Module 8. Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management
Understand how mobile app penetration tests are conducted and how findings are tied to PCI DSS requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Test scoping
- Internal vs external
- Mobile test types
- Jailbreak testing
- Reverse engineering
- API testing
- OWASP Mobile Top 10
- Reporting structure
- Remediation timelines
- Retesting process
- False positive handling
- Developer handoff
Module 9. App Store Submission and Compliance
Navigate App Store requirements while maintaining PCI DSS compliance in deployment and update practices.
12 chapters in this module
- App review rules
- Metadata disclosure
- Privacy manifest
- Update review cycles
- Emergency patches
- Version control
- Rollback planning
- User communication
- Compliance documentation
- Third-party submission
- Review bypass risks
- Post-launch monitoring
Module 10. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work effectively with security, compliance, and audit teams to deliver PCI-aligned features on time.
12 chapters in this module
- Compliance handoffs
- Evidence collection
- Control mapping
- Audit Q&A prep
- Documentation standards
- Control owner roles
- Escalation paths
- Change advisory boards
- Risk acceptance process
- Policy interpretation
- Regulator communication
- Internal audit support
Module 11. Continuous Compliance in Agile
Integrate PCI DSS requirements into sprint planning, CI/CD pipelines, and feature delivery cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Sprint planning
- User story tagging
- Definition of done
- CI/CD gates
- Automated checks
- Compliance tracking
- Backlog refinement
- QA integration
- Release sign-off
- Rollback compliance
- Post-mortem analysis
- Metrics reporting
Module 12. Future-Proofing Mobile Compliance
Stay ahead of evolving payment standards and anticipate next-generation requirements in mobile security.
12 chapters in this module
- PCI SSF roadmap
- EMV 3DS impact
- Token service evolution
- Biometric standards
- Open banking
- Regulatory convergence
- AI risk monitoring
- Zero trust trends
- Developer education
- Framework updates
- Threat modeling
- Internal advocacy
How this maps to your situation
- Before starting a new feature touching payment data
- When preparing for a security review or audit
- After a third-party SDK vulnerability is disclosed
- During compliance training refresh cycles
Before vs. after
Before
Interpreting PCI DSS requirements reactively, relying on security teams to flag issues late in the development cycle
After
Proactively designing iOS features with compliance built-in, leading secure implementation discussions across teams
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
If nothing changes
Without deeper command of PCI DSS, engineers risk late-stage rework, audit findings, or releasing features that require emergency patches, damaging team velocity and trust in delivery.
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