A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering PCI DSS for Treasury Risk and Compliance Practitioners
Build authoritative command of payment compliance frameworks to lead cross-functional assurance initiatives.
$199 one-time
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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.
Being looped in late on payment security decisions despite having the deepest operational context
The situation this course is for
Treasury professionals with front-line exposure to payment flows often find themselves reacting to compliance assessments rather than shaping them. The data, controls, and risk exposure are visible, but without formal fluency in PCI DSS, influence stays limited.
Who this is for
Senior treasury or payments risk practitioner at a global financial institution with exposure to cardholder data environments and audit cycles
Who this is not for
Entry-level compliance analysts, auditors without treasury exposure, or engineers focused solely on network segmentation without payment operations context
What you walk away with
- Complete PCI DSS control mappings aligned to treasury-specific card data touchpoints
- Articulate the payment risk implications of control gaps with confidence in cross-functional forums
- Produce audit-ready documentation that reflects actual transaction flows
- Lead internal readiness reviews without deferring to external consultants
- Anticipate examiner focus areas in advance of formal assessment cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. PCI DSS Scope in Treasury Environments
Define cardholder data boundaries specific to treasury operations, including reconciliations, bulk settlements, and exception handling.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying card data entry points
- Mapping data flow across cash management systems
- Segregation of duties for payment ops
- Common scope creep patterns
- Documenting non-applicability claims
- Validating segmentation controls
- Engaging legal on merchant classification
- Leveraging SWIFT MT message logs
- Tracking card-adjacent payments
- Building evidence trails
- Internal scoping workshops
- Finalizing scope documentation
Module 2. Building the Payment Security Narrative
Develop clear, consistent messaging for auditors and leadership on how controls are designed and tested.
12 chapters in this module
- Aligning language across teams
- Translating technical controls
- Crafting executive summaries
- Anticipating follow-up questions
- Using real transaction examples
- Highlighting compensating controls
- Avoiding overstatement traps
- Framing residual risk
- Leveraging process diagrams
- Writing for auditor review
- Versioning narrative drafts
- Finalizing report inputs
Module 3. Control Mapping for Treasury Workflows
Map required PCI DSS controls to actual treasury processes, not generic IT descriptions.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping Requirement 3 to reconciliation files
- Applying Requirement 8 to batch auth
- Tracking privileged access
- Logging payment approval events
- Password rotation in legacy systems
- Secure transmission of reports
- Vendor access review
- Physical access to printouts
- Change management for scripts
- Penetration testing coordination
- Vulnerability scanning cadence
- Final control inventory
Module 4. Internal Readiness Assessment
Run structured self-assessments that mirror auditor methodology but fit treasury timelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling pre-audit cycles
- Assigning evidence owners
- Using sample selection logic
- Tracking open issues
- Running mock walkthroughs
- Reviewing signed attestations
- Validating control design
- Testing operating effectiveness
- Escalating exceptions
- Documenting remediation
- Preparing for QSA review
- Final readiness sign-off
Module 5. Working with Qualified Assessors
Navigate QSA relationships with confidence, ensuring accurate findings and efficient review cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Selecting assessor specializations
- Sharing context proactively
- Challenging misinterpretations
- Negotiating control applicability
- Providing targeted samples
- Clarifying compensating controls
- Responding to draft reports
- Tracking dispute logs
- Verifying report accuracy
- Post-assessment follow-up
- Maintaining assessor records
- Planning for renewal
Module 6. Evidence Collection at Scale
Streamline collection of logs, attestations, and technical evidence without disrupting operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining evidence owners
- Creating collection calendars
- Automating log exports
- Validating sample frames
- Storing encrypted files
- Managing access permissions
- Versioning documents
- Using retention policies
- Auditing evidence trails
- Responding to requests
- Redacting sensitive fields
- Finalizing evidence packs
Module 7. Compensating Controls Justification
Design and document technically valid compensating controls that hold up under scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- Meeting the four principles
- Writing management statements
- Proving control effectiveness
- Linking to risk assessments
- Documenting implementation
- Testing beyond policy
- Using third-party validation
- Avoiding common rejections
- Updating as systems change
- Maintaining documentation
- Reviewing annually
- Finalizing justification packs
Module 8. Penetration Testing Coordination
Manage external testing cycles efficiently while protecting sensitive treasury systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Scoping test boundaries
- Scheduling off-peak windows
- Providing system maps
- Reviewing test plans
- Monitoring live tests
- Validating exploit attempts
- Assessing findings severity
- Prioritizing remediation
- Documenting exceptions
- Updating firewall rules
- Re-testing confirmations
- Finalizing test reports
Module 9. Vendor Risk and Payment Partners
Extend PCI DSS expectations to third parties involved in payment processing and reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping partner touchpoints
- Assessing processor compliance
- Reviewing AOCs
- Handling partial responsibility
- Conducting due diligence
- Documenting reliance
- Tracking renewal dates
- Managing downstream audits
- Enforcing contract terms
- Responding to incidents
- Updating risk ratings
- Finalizing partner files
Module 10. Reporting to Senior Management
Develop concise, actionable updates for leadership on compliance posture and risk exposure.
12 chapters in this module
- Creating dashboard views
- Highlighting key risks
- Tracking milestone progress
- Reporting remediation status
- Summarizing assessor feedback
- Aligning to strategic goals
- Using visual formats
- Timing executive briefings
- Preparing Q&A backups
- Archiving reports
- Updating annually
- Finalizing management packs
Module 11. Maintaining Compliance Year-Round
Operationalize ongoing compliance activities so renewal cycles are predictable and low-effort.
12 chapters in this module
- Setting internal deadlines
- Scheduling quarterly reviews
- Updating documentation
- Re-testing controls
- Revising scope as needed
- Tracking system changes
- Re-evaluating risk assessments
- Updating policies
- Retraining staff
- Auditing evidence collection
- Preparing for assessor
- Finalizing renewal package
Module 12. Strategic Influence Through Fluency
Turn deep compliance knowledge into broader impact across payments, security, and audit functions.
12 chapters in this module
- Shaping new initiatives
- Advising on system changes
- Joining architecture reviews
- Mentoring junior staff
- Publishing internal guidance
- Representing function externally
- Building credibility
- Expanding advisory role
- Leading cross-functional teams
- Setting standards
- Driving consistency
- Finalizing leadership pathway
How this maps to your situation
- Leading PCI DSS scoping for treasury operations
- Coordinating internal compliance readiness
- Responding to auditor inquiries
- Advising on new payment system implementations
Before vs. after
Before
Looped in late on compliance decisions despite having operational context
After
First call when payment security narratives are shaped across functions
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 completion within a single compliance cycle.
If nothing changes
Remaining reactive to compliance cycles means continued exclusion from strategic design discussions, even when treasury systems are central to the scope.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic PCI DSS training, this course focuses specifically on treasury operations, control mapping, and audit readiness, giving you fluency in the exact contexts where your influence can grow.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant if I don’t own PCI DSS compliance directly?
Yes. It’s designed for practitioners who need to engage confidently in compliance discussions, even if they’re not the formal owner.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does it cover other standards like ISO 27001 or SOC 2?
No. The course focuses exclusively on PCI DSS as applied to treasury and payment operations.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion within a single compliance cycle..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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