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Deeper command of the PCI DSS control framework

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Deeper command of the PCI DSS control framework

Master the full depth of PCI DSS compliance as a strategic operations advantage

$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.

Who this is for

Operations Manager in financial services responsible for compliance-critical process execution

Who this is not for

Those looking for introductory overviews or non-technical summaries of PCI DSS

What you walk away with

  • Map PCI DSS requirements directly to operational workflows with confidence
  • Anticipate auditor and internal review questions before they’re raised
  • Produce fully aligned control documentation in half the revision cycles
  • Speak with authority on control design during cross-functional reviews
  • Navigate scope decisions and exemption requests with framework-level fluency

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Understanding the PCI DSS scope boundaries
Define what systems and processes fall inside or outside PCI DSS scope with precision, using real transaction flow patterns.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scope definition criteria
  2. Cardholder data environment
  3. Network segmentation role
  4. Transaction flow mapping
  5. In-scope system identification
  6. Third-party inclusion rules
  7. Legacy system handling
  8. Virtualization considerations
  9. Cloud service boundaries
  10. Point-to-point encryption impact
  11. Scope reduction techniques
  12. Documentation standards
Module 2. Building the compliance foundation
Establish governance structures that align with PCI DSS Requirement 12 and support long-term compliance hygiene.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Policies and procedures
  2. Compliance ownership
  3. Roles and responsibilities
  4. Policy review cycles
  5. Annual training planning
  6. Security awareness content
  7. Documentation version control
  8. Internal audit scheduling
  9. Remediation tracking
  10. Policy exception process
  11. Regulatory correspondence
  12. Policy distribution methods
Module 3. Network security controls under Requirement 1
Design and document firewall configurations that meet baseline PCI DSS expectations for access control and segmentation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Firewall rule principles
  2. Default-deny approach
  3. Service port documentation
  4. Rule review frequency
  5. Change management integration
  6. Vendor default settings
  7. Remote access rules
  8. Management interface protection
  9. Cloud firewall alignment
  10. Firewall logging standards
  11. Rulebase complexity limits
  12. Configuration templates
Module 4. Strong access control measures
Implement access policies that satisfy Requirements 7 and 8, focusing on least privilege and accountability.
12 chapters in this module
  1. User access levels
  2. Role-based access control
  3. Privileged account handling
  4. Shared account policies
  5. Access request workflow
  6. Access review cycles
  7. Password complexity rules
  8. Multi-factor authentication
  9. Session timeout settings
  10. Authentication logging
  11. Emergency access process
  12. Access revocation timing
Module 5. Protecting stored cardholder data
Apply Requirement 3 controls to data storage, retention, and encryption strategies across systems.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Data retention policy
  2. Masking techniques
  3. Encryption key management
  4. Tokenization use cases
  5. Data discovery tools
  6. Database encryption
  7. File system protection
  8. Backup data handling
  9. Legacy data exposure
  10. Data flow logging
  11. Data minimization
  12. Distributed storage
Module 6. Secure transmission of cardholder data
Ensure Requirement 4 is met through strong encryption practices in transit across networks and systems.
12 chapters in this module
  1. TLS version standards
  2. Certificate management
  3. End-to-end encryption
  4. Wireless network security
  5. Public network risks
  6. VPN use cases
  7. Email transmission rules
  8. File transfer protocols
  9. API security
  10. Session protection
  11. Eavesdropping defenses
  12. Encryption validation
Module 7. Vulnerability management under Requirement 6
Maintain system security through proactive patching, secure coding, and change control aligned with PCI DSS.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Patch management cycle
  2. Critical patch timing
  3. Custom code review
  4. Third-party software
  5. Secure development lifecycle
  6. Vulnerability scanning
  7. Penetration testing
  8. Change approval workflow
  9. System hardening
  10. Baseline configuration
  11. Zero-day response
  12. Vendor security updates
Module 8. Implementing monitoring and alerting
Satisfy Requirement 10 with logging, monitoring, and review practices that detect suspicious activity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Log collection scope
  2. Centralized logging
  3. Log retention rules
  4. Time synchronization
  5. Event correlation
  6. User activity tracking
  7. Failed login handling
  8. Log review frequency
  9. Alert thresholds
  10. Log integrity protection
  11. Remote logging
  12. Monitoring tool configuration
Module 9. Regular testing of security systems
Execute Requirement 11 controls including scanning, testing, and validation on a defined cycle.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Internal vulnerability scans
  2. External scan providers
  3. Scan frequency rules
  4. False positive handling
  5. Penetration test scope
  6. Test reporting
  7. Remediation timelines
  8. Retest process
  9. Wireless network checks
  10. Application layer testing
  11. Social engineering tests
  12. Third-party assessment
Module 10. Managing third-party risk under PCI DSS
Apply Requirement 12.8 to vendor oversight, contracts, and assurance activities.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Vendor due diligence
  2. Contractual clauses
  3. Service provider inventory
  4. Subservice provider tracing
  5. Onsite assessment access
  6. Compliance validation
  7. Risk categorization
  8. Contract renewal checks
  9. Performance monitoring
  10. Incident response coordination
  11. Audit rights
  12. Offshore processing risks
Module 11. Preparing the Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Complete a thorough SAQ with accurate responses backed by documented evidence and testing.
12 chapters in this module
  1. SAQ type selection
  2. Control validation
  3. Evidence collection
  4. Response justification
  5. Attestation of compliance
  6. Internal review process
  7. QA checklist use
  8. Remediation note handling
  9. Version control
  10. Stakeholder sign-off
  11. Submission timing
  12. Follow-up readiness
Module 12. Maintaining compliance year-round
Sustain PCI DSS readiness through rhythm-of-business planning and continuous improvement.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Compliance calendar
  2. Quarterly review points
  3. Change tracking
  4. Control monitoring
  5. Training refresh cycles
  6. Audit preparation
  7. Evidence repository
  8. Stakeholder communication
  9. Incident response updates
  10. Scope change process
  11. Technology refresh alignment
  12. Lessons learned integration

How this maps to your situation

  • Preparing for a PCI DSS audit
  • Leading a scope re-evaluation
  • Responding to internal control findings
  • Onboarding new vendors with card data exposure

Before vs. after

Before
Compliance work involves reactive coordination and manual control checks
After
You lead with framework-level fluency, producing clean artifacts and preempting review cycles

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 3 hours per module, designed to fit around operational delivery cycles

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic PCI DSS overviews, this course delivers practitioner-level command of control mapping, evidence production, and scope decisions, exactly what senior operations roles need to lead confidently.

Frequently asked

I already have a QSA. Why do I need this?
This course strengthens your internal command of the framework so you can guide the QSA process with confidence, reduce reliance on external interpretation, and lead internal teams more effectively.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant if we're cloud-based?
Yes. The course covers cloud-specific considerations for PCI DSS including AWS, Azure, and GCP configurations, segmentation, and shared responsibility.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit around operational delivery cycles.

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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