A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering PCI DSS for SVPs of Growth Leading EMEA Expansion
Build compliance into go-to-market strategy with precision and speed
$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 delays launch timelines and fractures cross-border alignment
The situation this course is for
Even sophisticated teams interpret PCI DSS inconsistently, leading to rework, late-stage friction with partners, and delayed go-live dates. The cost isn't just in fixes, it’s in lost velocity.
Who this is for
Senior Growth Executive in B2B Tech scaling across EMEA with compliance embedded in GTM motion
Who this is not for
Entry-level compliance staff, auditors, or engineers without strategic rollout responsibility
What you walk away with
- Map PCI DSS requirements to customer onboarding and product workflows with precision
- Lead vendor assessments with confidence using validated control benchmarks
- Produce evidence packages that satisfy internal and external reviewers on first submission
- Align engineering, legal, and sales teams around a unified interpretation of scope
- Launch new markets with documented, repeatable compliance architecture
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding PCI DSS Scope in SaaS Environments
Define the boundaries of PCI DSS applicability for cloud-native platforms with shared responsibility models. Learn how to distinguish between direct and indirect data handling.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope definition principles
- Data flow mapping
- Shared responsibility with CSPs
- Identifying cardholder data
- Tokenization vs encryption
- Scope reduction tactics
- Service provider obligations
- Network segmentation basics
- Third-party dependencies
- Cloud configuration risks
- Virtualization considerations
- Documentation requirements
Module 2. Building a PCI DSS-Ready Architecture
Design system architecture that meets PCI DSS from inception, reducing retrofit costs and ensuring compliance by design.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure by design principles
- Network zoning strategy
- Firewall configuration standards
- Router access controls
- DMZ implementation
- Wireless network policies
- Encryption in transit
- Encryption at rest
- Key management fundamentals
- Session timeout settings
- Remote access controls
- Change management integration
Module 3. Access Control Policy Development
Create enforceable access control policies that align with role-based needs and minimize standing privileges.
12 chapters in this module
- User access review cycles
- Role-based access control
- Two-factor authentication
- Administrator privilege limits
- Default password removal
- Session authentication
- Access revocation process
- Physical access to systems
- Vendor access tracking
- Time-based access windows
- Authentication logging
- Access request workflows
Module 4. Secure System Configuration Baselines
Establish hardened configuration baselines for servers, network devices, and applications handling card data.
12 chapters in this module
- Standard configuration templates
- Unnecessary services removal
- OS vulnerability standards
- Host firewall rules
- Application auto-lock
- Patch management cadence
- Secure admin protocols
- System file integrity
- Malware protection layers
- Remote monitoring setup
- Configuration drift detection
- Audit trail activation
Module 5. Ongoing Vulnerability Management
Implement continuous scanning and remediation workflows that meet Requirement 11 without disrupting release velocity.
12 chapters in this module
- Internal vulnerability scanning
- External vulnerability scanning
- Penetration testing frequency
- Authenticated scans
- Remediation timelines
- Risk ranking methodology
- False positive handling
- Scanner coverage scope
- Web application scanning
- API security testing
- Third-party scan validation
- Reporting to leadership
Module 6. Log Management and Monitoring
Design logging systems that satisfy audit requirements while enabling operational visibility.
12 chapters in this module
- Event logging standards
- Log retention duration
- Time synchronization
- Log review frequency
- Automated alerting
- Centralized log collection
- Log integrity protection
- Event correlation basics
- Incident response triggers
- User activity tracking
- Admin action logging
- Log storage security
Module 7. Encryption and Key Management
Implement cryptographic controls that protect cardholder data across systems and meet strict PCI DSS key handling rules.
12 chapters in this module
- Data encryption scope
- Strong cryptography standards
- Key rotation policies
- Key storage security
- Key access controls
- Cryptographic architecture
- Tokenization validation
- Legacy encryption review
- Key lifecycle documentation
- HSM integration
- Dual control principles
- Key destruction process
Module 8. Vendor and Third-Party Risk Oversight
Manage compliance for third parties in the payment chain with structured validation and documentation.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor compliance validation
- ROC submission review
- Attestation of Compliance
- Downstream provider tracking
- Contractual obligations
- Assessment scope definition
- Responsibility matrix
- Subservice provider oversight
- Due diligence process
- Renewal validation
- Gap remediation tracking
- Escalation pathways
Module 9. Policy and Procedure Development
Create living, enforceable policies that meet PCI DSS requirements and reflect actual operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Information security policy
- Acceptable use policy
- Incident response plan
- Data retention policy
- Change management policy
- Patch management policy
- Access review policy
- Vendor risk policy
- Encryption policy
- Physical security policy
- Disaster recovery linkage
- Policy review cycle
Module 10. Preparing for the ROC and Evidence Collection
Streamline readiness for the Report on Compliance with comprehensive, pre-audited artefacts.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence checklist creation
- Interview preparation
- Documentation organization
- Assessor communication
- Scope validation
- Control implementation proof
- Policy citation linking
- Gap tracking system
- Remediation logging
- Internal review process
- Final submission prep
- Post-assessment follow-up
Module 11. Incident Response and Breach Readiness
Ensure your response plan meets PCI DSS requirements and enables rapid containment and reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident response team
- Detection capability
- Analysis procedures
- Containment steps
- Eradication process
- Recovery validation
- Forensic data collection
- Legal counsel engagement
- Law enforcement coordination
- Reporting to acquirers
- Notification timelines
- Post-incident review
Module 12. Continuous Compliance and Maintenance
Sustain PCI DSS compliance across product updates, team changes, and regional expansions.
12 chapters in this module
- Annual assessment cycle
- Quarterly scanning
- Change control integration
- New feature review
- Team onboarding process
- Leadership reporting
- Compliance metric tracking
- External change monitoring
- Framework update awareness
- Internal audit schedule
- Remediation backlog
- Compliance knowledge transfer
How this maps to your situation
- Entering new EMEA markets
- Launching PCI-in-scope product features
- Managing third-party compliance validation
- Preparing for external audit
Before vs. after
Before
Interpreting PCI DSS in isolation, relying on patchwork guidance and delayed feedback from auditors
After
Leading with full command of the framework, producing evidence-ready artefacts and aligning cross-functional teams proactively
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 3-4 hours per module, designed for real-world pacing with immediate application.
If nothing changes
Without structured mastery, teams default to inconsistent interpretations, resulting in delayed launches, rework during audits, and missed revenue cycles across EMEA.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic PCI DSS overviews or auditor-facing guides, this course is built for growth leaders who must embed compliance into rollout strategy , not just survive audit, but accelerate launch.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior growth and expansion leaders in B2B tech integrating PCI DSS into EMEA market entry, not compliance staff or auditors.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to non-EMEA regions?
The core PCI DSS mastery applies globally; EMEA focus ensures alignment with regional enforcement patterns and partner expectations.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for real-world pacing with immediate application..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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