PCI Compliance: A Complete Guide - Mastering PCI DSS Requirements and Implementation Essentials
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and its implementation essentials. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, recognizing their expertise in PCI compliance.
Course Curriculum Module 1: Introduction to PCI DSS
- Overview of the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC)
- History and evolution of PCI DSS
- Understanding the importance of PCI compliance
- PCI DSS applicability and scope
Module 2: PCI DSS Requirements
- In-depth review of the 12 PCI DSS requirements
- Breaking down the requirements into manageable sections
- Understanding the intent and scope of each requirement
- Practical examples and case studies for each requirement
Module 3: PCI DSS Implementation Essentials
- Developing a PCI DSS implementation plan
- Conducting a PCI DSS risk assessment
- Creating a PCI DSS compliance roadmap
- Assigning roles and responsibilities for PCI DSS implementation
Module 4: Building and Maintaining a Secure Network
- Requirement 1: Installing and maintaining a firewall configuration
- Requirement 2: Changing vendor-supplied defaults
- Network segmentation and isolation
- Secure network architecture design
Module 5: Protecting Cardholder Data
- Requirement 3: Protecting stored cardholder data
- Requirement 4: Encrypting transmission of cardholder data
- Data storage and transmission best practices
- Encryption methods and key management
Module 6: Vulnerability Management
- Requirement 5: Using and regularly updating antivirus software
- Requirement 6: Developing and maintaining secure systems and applications
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
- Patch management and secure coding practices
Module 7: Access Control Measures
- Requirement 7: Restricting access to cardholder data by business need
- Requirement 8: Assigning a unique ID to each person with computer access
- Access control policies and procedures
- Role-based access control and user management
Module 8: Monitoring and Testing Networks
- Requirement 10: Tracking and monitoring all access to network resources and cardholder data
- Requirement 11: Regularly testing security systems and processes
- Log monitoring and incident response planning
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
Module 9: Information Security Policies
- Requirement 12: Maintaining a policy that addresses information security
- Developing and maintaining an information security policy
- Security awareness and training programs
- Incident response planning and disaster recovery
Module 10: PCI DSS Compliance and Assessment
- Understanding the different types of PCI DSS assessments
- Preparing for a PCI DSS assessment
- Working with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs)
- Remediation and reporting
Module 11: Advanced Topics in PCI DSS
- PCI DSS and cloud computing
- PCI DSS and third-party service providers
- PCI DSS and mobile payments
- Emerging trends and future directions in PCI DSS
Module 12: Case Studies and Group Projects
- Real-world case studies of PCI DSS implementation
- Group projects to apply PCI DSS knowledge and skills
- Peer review and feedback
- Actionable insights and takeaways
Course Features - Interactive and engaging lessons with multimedia content
- Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of PCI DSS requirements and implementation essentials
- Personalized learning experience with flexible pacing
- Practical and real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certification upon completion issued by The Art of Service
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Mobile-accessible and user-friendly platform
- Community-driven discussion forums and support
- Gamification and progress tracking to enhance learning
- Hands-on projects and bite-sized lessons for effective learning
What to Expect Upon Completion Upon completing this course, participants will have gained a deep understanding of PCI DSS requirements and implementation essentials. They will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios and will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, recognizing their expertise in PCI compliance.,
Module 1: Introduction to PCI DSS
- Overview of the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC)
- History and evolution of PCI DSS
- Understanding the importance of PCI compliance
- PCI DSS applicability and scope
Module 2: PCI DSS Requirements
- In-depth review of the 12 PCI DSS requirements
- Breaking down the requirements into manageable sections
- Understanding the intent and scope of each requirement
- Practical examples and case studies for each requirement
Module 3: PCI DSS Implementation Essentials
- Developing a PCI DSS implementation plan
- Conducting a PCI DSS risk assessment
- Creating a PCI DSS compliance roadmap
- Assigning roles and responsibilities for PCI DSS implementation
Module 4: Building and Maintaining a Secure Network
- Requirement 1: Installing and maintaining a firewall configuration
- Requirement 2: Changing vendor-supplied defaults
- Network segmentation and isolation
- Secure network architecture design
Module 5: Protecting Cardholder Data
- Requirement 3: Protecting stored cardholder data
- Requirement 4: Encrypting transmission of cardholder data
- Data storage and transmission best practices
- Encryption methods and key management
Module 6: Vulnerability Management
- Requirement 5: Using and regularly updating antivirus software
- Requirement 6: Developing and maintaining secure systems and applications
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
- Patch management and secure coding practices
Module 7: Access Control Measures
- Requirement 7: Restricting access to cardholder data by business need
- Requirement 8: Assigning a unique ID to each person with computer access
- Access control policies and procedures
- Role-based access control and user management
Module 8: Monitoring and Testing Networks
- Requirement 10: Tracking and monitoring all access to network resources and cardholder data
- Requirement 11: Regularly testing security systems and processes
- Log monitoring and incident response planning
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
Module 9: Information Security Policies
- Requirement 12: Maintaining a policy that addresses information security
- Developing and maintaining an information security policy
- Security awareness and training programs
- Incident response planning and disaster recovery
Module 10: PCI DSS Compliance and Assessment
- Understanding the different types of PCI DSS assessments
- Preparing for a PCI DSS assessment
- Working with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs)
- Remediation and reporting
Module 11: Advanced Topics in PCI DSS
- PCI DSS and cloud computing
- PCI DSS and third-party service providers
- PCI DSS and mobile payments
- Emerging trends and future directions in PCI DSS
Module 12: Case Studies and Group Projects
- Real-world case studies of PCI DSS implementation
- Group projects to apply PCI DSS knowledge and skills
- Peer review and feedback
- Actionable insights and takeaways