PCI DSS Compliance Essentials for Payment Processing Businesses
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide payment processing businesses with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance. Participants will learn the essentials of PCI DSS, its requirements, and how to implement them in their organizations.
Course Objectives - Understand the PCI DSS standard and its requirements
- Identify the scope of PCI DSS and its applicability to payment processing businesses
- Implement PCI DSS controls and requirements in their organizations
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential security threats
- Develop and implement a PCI DSS compliance program
- Maintain and continuously monitor PCI DSS compliance
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to PCI DSS
- History and evolution of PCI DSS
- Overview of the PCI DSS standard
- Benefits of PCI DSS compliance
- Consequences of non-compliance
- Understanding the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC)
Module 2: PCI DSS Requirements
- Understanding the 12 PCI DSS requirements
- Breaking down the requirements into categories
- Analyzing the requirements for network security
- Understanding the requirements for data protection
- Examining the requirements for vulnerability management
- Reviewing the requirements for access control
- Understanding the requirements for monitoring and testing
- Reviewing the requirements for information security policies
Module 3: PCI DSS Scope and Applicability
- Determining the scope of PCI DSS
- Identifying the systems and processes that are in scope
- Understanding the concept of the cardholder data environment (CDE)
- Identifying the types of data that are protected by PCI DSS
- Understanding the role of third-party service providers
Module 4: Implementing PCI DSS Controls
- Implementing network security controls
- Configuring firewalls and routers
- Implementing data encryption
- Configuring access controls
- Implementing vulnerability management controls
- Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability scans
Module 5: Risk Assessments and Vulnerability Scans
- Understanding risk assessments and vulnerability scans
- Conducting risk assessments using industry-recognized frameworks
- Identifying vulnerabilities using scanning tools
- Prioritizing and remediating vulnerabilities
- Documenting risk assessments and vulnerability scans
Module 6: Developing a PCI DSS Compliance Program
- Creating a PCI DSS compliance program
- Assigning roles and responsibilities
- Developing policies and procedures
- Implementing training and awareness programs
- Conducting regular compliance monitoring and testing
Module 7: Maintaining and Continuously Monitoring PCI DSS Compliance
- Maintaining PCI DSS compliance
- Continuously monitoring PCI DSS controls
- Conducting regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans
- Updating policies and procedures
- Maintaining documentation and records
Module 8: PCI DSS Compliance Reporting and Certification
- Understanding PCI DSS compliance reporting requirements
- Completing the PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
- Conducting a PCI DSS audit
- Obtaining PCI DSS certification
- Maintaining certification through ongoing compliance
Course Benefits - Gain a comprehensive understanding of PCI DSS and its requirements
- Learn how to implement PCI DSS controls and requirements in their organizations
- Develop a PCI DSS compliance program that meets industry standards
- Maintain and continuously monitor PCI DSS compliance
- Receive a certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service
Course Features - Interactive and engaging course content
- Comprehensive and up-to-date course materials
- Personalized learning experience
- Expert instructors with industry experience
- Flexible learning options
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible course platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.,
- Understand the PCI DSS standard and its requirements
- Identify the scope of PCI DSS and its applicability to payment processing businesses
- Implement PCI DSS controls and requirements in their organizations
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential security threats
- Develop and implement a PCI DSS compliance program
- Maintain and continuously monitor PCI DSS compliance
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to PCI DSS
- History and evolution of PCI DSS
- Overview of the PCI DSS standard
- Benefits of PCI DSS compliance
- Consequences of non-compliance
- Understanding the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC)
Module 2: PCI DSS Requirements
- Understanding the 12 PCI DSS requirements
- Breaking down the requirements into categories
- Analyzing the requirements for network security
- Understanding the requirements for data protection
- Examining the requirements for vulnerability management
- Reviewing the requirements for access control
- Understanding the requirements for monitoring and testing
- Reviewing the requirements for information security policies
Module 3: PCI DSS Scope and Applicability
- Determining the scope of PCI DSS
- Identifying the systems and processes that are in scope
- Understanding the concept of the cardholder data environment (CDE)
- Identifying the types of data that are protected by PCI DSS
- Understanding the role of third-party service providers
Module 4: Implementing PCI DSS Controls
- Implementing network security controls
- Configuring firewalls and routers
- Implementing data encryption
- Configuring access controls
- Implementing vulnerability management controls
- Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability scans
Module 5: Risk Assessments and Vulnerability Scans
- Understanding risk assessments and vulnerability scans
- Conducting risk assessments using industry-recognized frameworks
- Identifying vulnerabilities using scanning tools
- Prioritizing and remediating vulnerabilities
- Documenting risk assessments and vulnerability scans
Module 6: Developing a PCI DSS Compliance Program
- Creating a PCI DSS compliance program
- Assigning roles and responsibilities
- Developing policies and procedures
- Implementing training and awareness programs
- Conducting regular compliance monitoring and testing
Module 7: Maintaining and Continuously Monitoring PCI DSS Compliance
- Maintaining PCI DSS compliance
- Continuously monitoring PCI DSS controls
- Conducting regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans
- Updating policies and procedures
- Maintaining documentation and records
Module 8: PCI DSS Compliance Reporting and Certification
- Understanding PCI DSS compliance reporting requirements
- Completing the PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
- Conducting a PCI DSS audit
- Obtaining PCI DSS certification
- Maintaining certification through ongoing compliance
Course Benefits - Gain a comprehensive understanding of PCI DSS and its requirements
- Learn how to implement PCI DSS controls and requirements in their organizations
- Develop a PCI DSS compliance program that meets industry standards
- Maintain and continuously monitor PCI DSS compliance
- Receive a certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service
Course Features - Interactive and engaging course content
- Comprehensive and up-to-date course materials
- Personalized learning experience
- Expert instructors with industry experience
- Flexible learning options
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible course platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.,
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of PCI DSS and its requirements
- Learn how to implement PCI DSS controls and requirements in their organizations
- Develop a PCI DSS compliance program that meets industry standards
- Maintain and continuously monitor PCI DSS compliance
- Receive a certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service