A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering PCI DSS for Senior Engineering Leaders
A step-by-step path to becoming the go-to authority on secure systems in enterprise real estate operations
$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.
Being consulted last on security design, despite owning the underlying systems
The situation this course is for
Critical infrastructure decisions move forward without engineering’s full input because security expertise isn't tied directly to system ownership. The result? Rework, compliance surprises, and diluted influence for senior technical leaders.
Who this is for
Senior engineering leaders in global real estate services who own critical infrastructure with PCI-relevant touchpoints but lack formal recognition as security authorities
Who this is not for
Entry-level engineers, auditors without system ownership, or IT generalists without documented experience in facility-scale infrastructure
What you walk away with
- Lead PCI DSS assessments without relying on external consultants
- Produce audit-ready control packages in under 10 days
- Become the default reviewer for payment-connected system changes
- Command alignment between facilities, IT, and security teams during control validation
- Own end-to-end documentation from scope boundary to evidence collection
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Defining PCI DSS Scope in Mixed-Use Facilities
Learn how to map cardholder data flows across HVAC, access control, and point-of-sale systems in commercial buildings. Use facility diagrams and zone-based classification to isolate in-scope systems with precision.
12 chapters in this module
- Facility data ingress points
- POS system boundary mapping
- HVAC data collection review
- Access control integration
- Cardholder data path tracing
- Network segmentation basics
- Third-party system scoping
- Wireless network zones
- Physical access overlap
- Tenant-owned systems
- Service provider boundaries
- Scope exclusion documentation
Module 2. Building a PCI-Compliant Network Architecture
Design segmented networks that isolate in-scope systems while maintaining operational utility. Apply firewall rule sets and DMZ structures tailored to engineering environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Network segmentation logic
- Firewall rule design
- DMZ configuration
- Router ACL setup
- VLAN separation
- Wireless segmentation
- Remote access paths
- Cloud connectivity
- IoT device placement
- Logging requirements
- Change management sync
- Audit trail alignment
Module 3. Securing System Configurations
Implement secure baselines for servers, workstations, and embedded controllers. Apply configuration checklists aligned with PCI DSS Requirement 2 and 8.
12 chapters in this module
- Default credential removal
- Secure boot settings
- OS hardening steps
- User role definitions
- Password complexity rules
- MFA enforcement
- Session timeout settings
- Admin access logging
- Privilege separation
- Configuration validation
- Patch cadence setup
- Automated compliance scans
Module 4. Implementing Strong Access Control Measures
Establish role-based access across engineering systems with documented justification. Align with Requirement 7 and 12 for personnel and vendor access.
12 chapters in this module
- Role definition process
- Access approval workflows
- Vendor onboarding
- Temporary access grants
- Privileged account tracking
- Access review cycles
- Least privilege model
- Segregation of duties
- Physical access sync
- Contractor oversight
- Audit log integration
- Revocation procedures
Module 5. Regular Monitoring and Testing
Deploy continuous monitoring for in-scope systems using tools and thresholds that satisfy Requirement 10 and 11.
12 chapters in this module
- Log retention duration
- Event correlation setup
- Intrusion detection rules
- Vulnerability scan frequency
- Penetration test scope
- Wireless scan execution
- File integrity monitoring
- Log review assignment
- Alert threshold tuning
- Incident response linkage
- Third-party reporting
- Compliance evidence storage
Module 6. Policy Development for Engineering Teams
Write clear, enforceable policies tailored to facilities engineering that satisfy PCI DSS Requirement 12 without overreach.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy ownership assignment
- Scope document creation
- Acceptable use definitions
- Security awareness training
- Vendor management rules
- Incident response plan
- Business continuity sync
- Risk assessment cycle
- Policy review schedule
- Enforcement procedures
- Documentation standards
- Leadership sign-off
Module 7. Facilitating Assessments and Audits
Prepare for internal and external audits with structured evidence packs and pre-emptive validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessment timing
- Evidence checklist
- Interview preparation
- QSA coordination
- Gap identification
- Remediation tracking
- Evidence versioning
- Audit trail access
- Findings response
- Follow-up timelines
- Compliance dashboard
- Executive summary
Module 8. Integrating Payment Systems in Facilities
Evaluate and approve new payment-connected systems in building environments while maintaining compliance boundaries.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor pre-qualification
- Integration risk review
- Scope impact analysis
- Data flow documentation
- Security requirement alignment
- Testing protocols
- Change approval
- Post-deployment review
- Monitoring setup
- Incident linkage
- Decommissioning steps
- Audit readiness
Module 9. Managing Third-Party Compliance
Oversee vendor adherence to PCI DSS through structured onboarding, monitoring, and validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor classification
- Compliance attestation
- Contractual obligations
- Onsite audit rights
- Remote review process
- Penetration test sharing
- Incident reporting
- Termination clauses
- Insurance verification
- Subcontractor oversight
- Continuous monitoring
- Annual validation
Module 10. Developing Incident Response Plans
Build response protocols specific to facilities engineering that align with PCI DSS Requirement 12.10.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident definition
- Detection methods
- Team activation
- Containment steps
- Forensic data collection
- Legal obligations
- Reporting timelines
- Notification procedures
- Post-mortem process
- System restoration
- Documentation update
- Training refresh
Module 11. Sustaining Compliance Over Time
Create processes that maintain PCI DSS alignment through personnel changes, system upgrades, and facility expansions.
12 chapters in this module
- Annual review cycle
- Change control process
- New facility onboarding
- System upgrade review
- Personnel transition
- Technology refresh
- Scope revalidation
- Audit prep timing
- Training updates
- Policy refresh
- Vendor requalification
- Executive reporting
Module 12. Leading Cross-Functional Security Initiatives
Position yourself as the central authority in security reviews that span facilities, IT, and finance.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder identification
- Meeting cadence
- Decision escalation
- Consensus building
- Risk communication
- Budget alignment
- Project integration
- Status reporting
- Executive updates
- Influence strategies
- Documentation ownership
- Authority recognition
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for a facility-wide PCI assessment
- Responding to a QSA finding
- Onboarding a new payment-integrated system
- Leading a cross-departmental compliance initiative
Before vs. after
Before
Advised late on security design, often clarifying scope or reworking implementations after decisions are made
After
Sought out early and consistently as the definitive voice on PCI DSS in engineering contexts, shaping design from inception
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 4-6 hours per module, designed to be completed in parallel with active projects over 8-12 weeks
If nothing changes
Remaining outside the security decision loop despite owning the systems in question, leading to repeated rework and diminished influence in cross-functional initiatives
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to senior engineering leaders in real estate services, with facility-specific examples, engineering-team workflows, and integration patterns absent in off-the-shelf PCI DSS training.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant if I don’t handle payment processing directly?
Yes. If your systems interface with payment terminals, access control, or data collection points in commercial facilities, PCI DSS applies. This course helps you identify and manage those touchpoints confidently.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me pass an audit?
Yes. The course provides audit-ready templates, evidence checklists, and real-world examples used by engineering leaders to close findings and demonstrate compliance.
$199 one-time. Approximately 4-6 hours per module, designed to be completed in parallel with active projects over 8-12 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