A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering PCI DSS for Senior Data Engineers
Build trusted, regulator-ready data systems with documented control ownership
$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.
Frustrated by last-minute audit requests or unclear ownership of compliance artefacts?
The situation this course is for
Most senior data engineers spend cycles chasing compliance requirements after the fact, translating technical work into frameworks that risk and legal actually trust. The delay costs time, credibility, and bandwidth.
Who this is for
Senior ICs in regulated financial institutions who own data pipeline integrity and are increasingly asked to produce evidence for PCI DSS, SOX, or regulator inquiries.
Who this is not for
Junior engineers, consultants selling compliance services, or leaders without hands-on data system responsibilities.
What you walk away with
- Produce PCI DSS evidence packs that close review cycles faster
- Own the data narrative in regulator-facing documentation
- Lead control mapping without dependency on compliance teams
- Become the named approver on data flow diagrams used in audit submissions
- Field M&A integration requests with pre-built, reusable compliance artefacts
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of PCI DSS in Data Systems
Map PCI DSS core principles to data engineering responsibilities, focusing on data flow boundaries, segmentation, and role-specific control ownership.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of PCI DSS
- Data flow boundaries
- System segmentation
- Control ownership model
- Evidence tiering
- Audit lifecycle
- Regulator expectations
- Compliance metadata
- Data classification levels
- Logging standards
- Encryption in transit
- Encryption at rest
Module 2. Control Mapping for Distributed Pipelines
Translate technical architecture into formal control mappings that satisfy assessors without over-documenting.
12 chapters in this module
- Control 3.2
- Data retention policies
- Schema versioning
- Pipeline logging
- Change control
- Access logging
- Service account usage
- Credential rotation
- Environment separation
- Data masking standards
- Audit trail depth
- Control evidence format
Module 3. Data Flow Diagrams That Stand Up
Build regulator-grade diagrams with embedded compliance metadata that eliminate follow-up requests.
12 chapters in this module
- Diagram scope definition
- System boundary lines
- Data in motion tagging
- Encryption visibility
- User access points
- Admin interfaces
- Third-party connectors
- Logging coverage
- Session management
- Data persistence
- Retention markers
- Auto-expiry logic
Module 4. Logging and Monitoring for Assessors
Design logs that serve both operations and compliance, with structured fields assessors can trust.
12 chapters in this module
- Log taxonomy design
- Event categorization
- User context capture
- System context capture
- Session identifiers
- Data access logging
- Privilege escalation logs
- Anomaly triggers
- Log retention duration
- Log encryption methods
- Log integrity checks
- Log review cadence
Module 5. Encryption Strategy for Cardholder Data
Implement and document encryption that satisfies PCI DSS while remaining operationally sustainable.
12 chapters in this module
- Key management policy
- Encryption scope definition
- KMS integration
- Key rotation schedule
- Key access controls
- Ciphertext tagging
- Data-at-rest encryption
- In-transit standards
- TLS version policy
- Certificate lifecycle
- Key backup process
- Emergency access
Module 6. Access Control and Least Privilege
Enforce granular access in data systems while generating proof of least privilege for audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based access design
- Service account naming
- Permission tiers
- Review cycles
- Just-in-time access
- Approval workflows
- Break-glass procedures
- Access revocation
- Segregation of duties
- Admin access logging
- Credential storage
- Access certification
Module 7. Change Management for Compliance Systems
Integrate change control into CI/CD without slowing innovation.
12 chapters in this module
- Change approval tiers
- Peer review standards
- Automated checks
- Compliance gate logic
- Rollback planning
- Emergency change process
- Post-change validation
- Version control tagging
- Schema migration tracking
- Control impact assessment
- Audit trail linkage
- Staging environment use
Module 8. Third-Party and Vendor Risk Integration
Document vendor risk posture and integration controls for external systems handling card data.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk tiers
- Data processing agreements
- Service provider attestations
- Subprocessor tracking
- Interface control points
- Data transfer encryption
- Vendor audit rights
- Compliance evidence exchange
- Contractual obligations
- Risk exception process
- Vendor offboarding
- Multi-cloud risk
Module 9. Incident Response and Data Breach Readiness
Prepare data systems to support rapid, credible incident response without disrupting compliance standing.
12 chapters in this module
- Data scope in IR
- Forensic data retention
- Log preservation triggers
- Access freeze procedures
- Data isolation mechanisms
- Incident classification
- Legal hold process
- Chain of custody
- Timeline reconstruction
- Evidence packaging
- Regulator reporting scope
- Post-mortem integration
Module 10. Audit Evidence Packaging
Assemble evidence bundles that close review cycles , no follow-ups, no escalations.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence taxonomy
- Control mapping templates
- Automated evidence generation
- Reviewer navigation
- Glossary integration
- Version control
- Data source provenance
- Sampling methodology
- Exception documentation
- Remediation tracking
- Sign-off workflow
- Retention policy
Module 11. M&A Data Integration Compliance
Lead secure, compliant data integration during acquisitions with documented control continuity.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-acquisition assessment
- Due diligence scope
- Control gap analysis
- Integration risk register
- Data migration controls
- Access harmonization
- System decommissioning
- Compliance reporting
- Regulator notification
- Post-merger audit
- Legacy system handling
- Data retention alignment
Module 12. Sustainable Compliance Engineering
Institutionalize compliance as a repeatable engineering discipline, not a recurring project.
12 chapters in this module
- Compliance sprint planning
- Ownership handoff
- Documentation automation
- Compliance refactors
- Cross-team training
- Knowledge transfer
- Playbook maintenance
- Leadership reporting
- Metrics that matter
- Feedback loops
- Toolchain integration
- Compliance debt tracking
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for annual PCI DSS audit
- Supporting M&A integration with regulatory scrutiny
- Responding to regulator inquiry with data evidence
- Leading control ownership in absence of dedicated compliance team
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance work arrives as last-minute requests. You react, translate, and hope it sticks.
After
Your artefacts are the first draft for legal. Regulator reviews start with your diagrams.
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 45, 60 minutes per module. Total course investment: 9, 12 hours.
If nothing changes
Continuing without structured compliance engineering risks repeated rework, diminished influence, and missed opportunities to lead high-stakes initiatives.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance training, this course is built for senior data engineers who own systems, not policies. It skips theory and delivers actionable templates and artefacts used in actual PCI DSS submissions.
Frequently asked
Is this course specific to financial services?
Yes, it’s tailored for senior data engineers in regulated financial institutions like PNC.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I get templates I can use immediately?
Yes, every module includes downloadable, field-tested templates for control mapping, data flow diagrams, and audit evidence packaging.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45, 60 minutes per module. Total course investment: 9, 12 hours..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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