A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering PCI DSS for Senior Principal Engineers in Medical Technology
Achieve compliance readiness while accelerating secure product delivery
$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.
Compliance slows innovation when it’s siloed from engineering
The situation this course is for
Engineers often face last-minute audit demands, rework cycles, and fragmented ownership between security and development teams. When PCI DSS is treated as a checklist rather than a design layer, it creates friction, delays, and technical debt, even in mature orgs.
Who this is for
Senior Principal Engineers in regulated tech environments who lead system architecture and compliance integration
Who this is not for
Junior developers, auditors without technical roles, or teams focused solely on non-technical compliance execution
What you walk away with
- Ability to design systems with embedded PCI DSS controls from day one
- Confidence to lead internal certification efforts without external consultants
- Clear templates for scoping CDEs and documenting control implementation
- Authority in cross-functional reviews with security, legal, and product teams
- Reputation as the go-to expert for secure payment-enabled medical systems
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding PCI DSS Scope in Complex Medical Systems
Learn how to accurately define cardholder data environments in interoperable healthcare platforms without over-scoping.
12 chapters in this module
- What is PCI DSS
- The six control objectives
- Scope boundaries in distributed systems
- Identifying CHD in device-to-cloud flows
- Common scope creep pitfalls
- Third-party data handlers
- Legacy system inclusion rules
- Virtual segmentation considerations
- Cloud provider responsibilities
- Data flow mapping tools
- Boundary diagrams best practices
- Scoping sign-off checklist
Module 2. Secure Architecture Design Under PCI DSS
Build resilient system designs that inherently satisfy control requirements for encryption, segmentation, and access.
12 chapters in this module
- Encryption at rest and transit standards
- Key management architecture
- Network segmentation models
- Firewall rule baselines
- Cryptographic key rotation schedules
- Tokenization vs truncation
- Secure remote access design
- Wireless network controls
- Host-based firewall use cases
- Endpoint protection alignment
- API security patterns
- Zero-trust integration points
Module 3. Building and Validating PCI-Compliant Code
Integrate secure coding practices into CI/CD pipelines and automate policy validation in development workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure coding standards overview
- PCI-relevant OWASP Top 10 items
- Static code analysis setup
- Dynamic scanning integration
- Secrets detection automation
- Dependency scanning tools
- Compliance-as-code frameworks
- Pull request guardrails
- Audit trail logging
- Authentication bypass testing
- Error handling best practices
- Logging PII access events
Module 4. Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk
Assess and validate third-party components and partners against PCI DSS requirements with precision.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party risk tiers
- Reviewing ROCs and AOCs
- Attestation of Compliance validity
- Subservice provider chains
- Vendor audit rights negotiation
- Contractual control commitments
- Software bill of materials
- Open-source license compliance
- Penetration testing coordination
- Vulnerability disclosure policies
- Incident response expectations
- Exit strategy planning
Module 5. Internal Audit and Self-Assessment Execution
Lead thorough internal assessments using standardized checklists and evidence collection methods.
12 chapters in this module
- SAQ types and applicability
- Choosing the right ROC path
- Evidence collection framework
- Policy documentation templates
- Interview techniques for teams
- Gap identification workflows
- Remediation tracking systems
- Control mapping to NIST 800-53
- Audit timeline planning
- Cross-functional alignment
- Reporting to leadership
- Audit follow-up procedures
Module 6. Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management
Design and evaluate penetration tests that meet PCI DSS standards and drive real remediation.
12 chapters in this module
- Penetration testing frequency
- Internal vs external scope
- Approved scanning vendors
- ASV program basics
- Vulnerability severity tiers
- Remediation SLAs
- False positive reduction
- Monthly scanning setup
- Reporting format standards
- Escalation to developers
- Re-testing verification
- Executive summary creation
Module 7. Incident Response Planning for Payment Systems
Develop and test incident playbooks tailored to payment data breaches and forensic readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- Breach definition under PCI
- Immediate containment steps
- Forensic data preservation
- Log retention policies
- Legal notification timelines
- Law enforcement coordination
- Public relations protocols
- Post-mortem frameworks
- Insurance claims process
- Regulatory reporting steps
- System restoration safety
- Lessons learned integration
Module 8. Policy, Training, and Awareness Programs
Develop effective security policies and role-based training that meet audit requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Required policies list
- Acceptable use policy writing
- Role-based access definitions
- Security awareness training content
- Phishing simulation setup
- Employee onboarding integration
- Training completion tracking
- Policy version control
- Audit evidence compilation
- Third-party training validation
- Management endorsement process
- Annual review reminders
Module 9. Logging and Monitoring for Compliance
Implement logging architectures that capture required events and support real-time detection.
12 chapters in this module
- Required log sources
- Timestamp synchronization
- Log retention duration
- Centralized log management
- Event correlation basics
- Failed login alerting
- Privileged account monitoring
- File integrity monitoring
- Change detection alerts
- Log access controls
- Audit log querying
- Automated report generation
Module 10. Encryption and Key Management Strategies
Apply cryptographic controls that satisfy PCI DSS requirements and support long-term maintainability.
12 chapters in this module
- Approved encryption algorithms
- Key strength standards
- Key lifecycle phases
- Hardware security modules
- Cloud KMS integration
- Split knowledge principles
- Dual control implementation
- Key rotation automation
- Decryption access policies
- Emergency access procedures
- Backup key storage
- Cryptographic inventory tracking
Module 11. Cloud and Hybrid Deployment Models
Extend PCI DSS compliance confidently into hybrid and cloud-native environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Shared responsibility model
- AWS PCI compliance setup
- Azure PCI controls
- GCP compliance program
- Container security basics
- Serverless function risks
- Kubernetes network policies
- Cloud storage encryption
- Identity and access management
- Cloud trail logging
- Configuration drift detection
- Compliance automation tools
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Over Time
Build repeatable processes that maintain PCI DSS alignment across product evolution and team changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Annual assessment planning
- Quarterly review cadence
- Control ownership mapping
- Change management integration
- Architecture impact analysis
- New feature compliance checks
- Team onboarding refresher
- Knowledge transfer methods
- Documentation versioning
- External audit preparation
- Lessons from past audits
- Continuous improvement loop
How this maps to your situation
- Leading development of next-gen medical devices with payment integration
- Owning system architecture with compliance implications
- Coordinating with security and regulatory teams
- Preparing for internal and external audits
Before vs. after
Before
Spending cycles explaining compliance to auditors and retrofitting systems late in the cycle
After
Leading PCI DSS integration from design phase, reducing rework and elevating technical authority
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- 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 module, designed for asynchronous, self-paced learning with just-in-time applicability.
If nothing changes
Without deliberate integration, PCI DSS remains a compliance tax, slowing releases, increasing audit burden, and limiting your ability to lead high-impact, security-first initiatives.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses or fragmented online tutorials, this program is structured specifically for senior engineers leading product development in regulated environments, with direct applications to medical technology systems and secure data handling.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior Principal Engineers and Technical Fellows leading system architecture and product development in environments with payment data exposure.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me pass an audit?
Yes, by equipping you with the tools to design, document, and validate PCI-compliant systems from the start, reducing last-minute fixes.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for asynchronous, self-paced learning with just-in-time applicability..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
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