A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering PCI DSS for Executive Directors in Wealth Management
Deliver compliant payment infrastructure faster with a structured implementation path.
$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.
Compliance work that stalls in review cycles or depends on others slows down your impact.
The situation this course is for
Many compliance owners spend cycles chasing inputs, clarifying scope, or revising artefacts post-review. In high-visibility environments, that delay is career-invisible work.
Who this is for
Executive Director in financial services, transitioned from Big4 consulting, now owning risk & control delivery in wealth management. Values precision, speed, and artefact quality.
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking awareness-level overviews or those not responsible for compliance artefact delivery in regulated environments.
What you walk away with
- Produce PCI DSS compliance packages that pass internal review the first time
- Reduce time from policy update to control evidence by over 50%
- Anticipate auditor and regulator questions with pre-built rationales
- Structure control mappings that survive team and leadership changes
- Accelerate vendor assessments by reusing artefacts across engagements
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding PCI DSS v4.0 Scope and Applicability
Establish clear boundaries for PCI DSS compliance in wealth management environments where card data is not primary but present in service workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining cardholder data environment in non-retail financial services
- Identifying in-scope systems for recurring payment processing
- Mapping PCI DSS applicability to advisor-facing platforms
- Differentiating between direct and indirect data access points
- Assessing third-party processor compliance dependencies
- Scope reduction strategies for wealth-focused data flows
- Timing analysis for scoped systems across regions
- Documenting data flow exceptions for audit readiness
- Using network diagrams to clarify PCI boundaries
- Aligning scope with existing SOX and GLBA controls
- Common misclassifications in wealth management contexts
- Validating scope with internal audit pre-submission
Module 2. Building the Compliance Roadmap
Develop a prioritized, executable plan that aligns PCI DSS requirements with operational delivery timelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Sequencing controls by implementation complexity and risk
- Integrating PCI milestones into quarterly planning cycles
- Matching control deadlines to technology refresh schedules
- Creating dependency maps for cross-functional teams
- Identifying quick wins to build executive momentum
- Phasing evidence collection across distributed teams
- Aligning with change management calendars
- Synchronizing with vendor contract renewal dates
- Building buffer periods for regulatory updates
- Mapping team capacity to control ownership
- Using Gantt templates for executive visibility
- Communicating roadmap progress without over-promising
Module 3. Control Mapping and Documentation
Transform high-level requirements into specific, evidence-ready control statements with clear ownership.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating Requirement 1 firewall rules into technical specs
- Documenting segmentation controls for audit clarity
- Mapping access controls to job roles and entitlements
- Writing evidence-ready statements for multi-factor auth
- Capturing encryption scope across data states
- Aligning logging requirements with SIEM capabilities
- Defining vulnerability scanning frequency by system tier
- Standardizing evidence format across control types
- Using tables to simplify auditor cross-referencing
- Versioning control documents for traceability
- Linking control language to technical implementation
- Avoiding over-documentation that delays delivery
Module 4. Evidence Collection and Validation
Streamline the gathering, review, and validation of compliance evidence across technical and operational teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing evidence checklists for technical teams
- Validating firewall rule documentation completeness
- Sampling access review outputs for auditor credibility
- Collecting encryption implementation proofs
- Verifying antivirus deployment across endpoints
- Auditing password policy enforcement at scale
- Testing segmentation controls with network scans
- Documenting secure software development lifecycle steps
- Gathering physical security logs for shared facilities
- Validating incident response plan distribution
- Reviewing penetration test scope and results
- Closing evidence gaps before internal review
Module 5. Internal Audit and Gap Remediation
Anticipate internal audit findings and resolve gaps efficiently without rework loops.
12 chapters in this module
- Predicting common findings in wealth management environments
- Prioritizing gaps by risk and remediation effort
- Assigning ownership for control deficiencies
- Creating time-bound action plans for findings
- Documenting compensating controls effectively
- Using root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
- Integrating fixes into existing change pipelines
- Validating remediation with supporting evidence
- Communicating progress to compliance stakeholders
- Avoiding over-commitment in remediation timelines
- Preparing summary responses for executive review
- Building audit response rhythm into team workflow
Module 6. External Assessment and Reporting
Prepare for QSA engagement with clear documentation and smooth coordination.
12 chapters in this module
- Selecting qualified QSAs with wealth industry experience
- Sharing pre-assessment documentation packages
- Scheduling evidence walkthroughs efficiently
- Preparing technical teams for interview readiness
- Responding to QSA requests without delay
- Clarifying scope boundaries during assessment
- Addressing control gaps in real time
- Tracking assessment progress daily
- Reviewing draft ROC for accuracy and tone
- Finalizing Attestation of Compliance package
- Distributing ROC internally with context
- Archiving assessment materials for future cycles
Module 7. Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk
Integrate PCI DSS expectations into vendor oversight and procurement workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Requiring PCI compliance in vendor RFP language
- Assessing third-party service provider SOC 2 reports
- Validating cloud provider compliance commitments
- Managing multi-tenant environment risks
- Documenting shared responsibility model
- Reviewing subcontractor compliance assurances
- Using SIG questionnaires effectively
- Conducting on-site reviews for critical vendors
- Enforcing contract language for audit rights
- Monitoring vendor compliance status continuously
- Managing offshore processing risks
- Building exit strategies for non-compliant vendors
Module 8. Incident Response and Breach Preparedness
Ensure incident response plans meet PCI DSS requirements and are operationally effective.
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting incident classification criteria
- Defining escalation paths for data events
- Integrating IR plan with corporate response teams
- Conducting tabletop exercises for PCI scenarios
- Logging event detection and containment steps
- Engaging forensic investigators post-breach
- Notifying acquirers and processors as required
- Preserving evidence for investigation
- Maintaining communication protocols with legal
- Updating IR plan after real incidents
- Training staff on breach recognition
- Testing plan annually with leadership
Module 9. Ongoing Compliance and Continuous Monitoring
Shift from annual compliance cycle to continuous monitoring and real-time control validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling recurring access reviews
- Automating vulnerability scanning workflows
- Monitoring firewall rule changes in real time
- Tracking MFA enforcement across platforms
- Logging and reviewing segmentation tests
- Auditing password policy exceptions
- Integrating compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines
- Using dashboards for control health visibility
- Alerting on control deviations proactively
- Updating documentation after system changes
- Aligning with change advisory board reviews
- Reporting compliance status to executives monthly
Module 10. Policy Development and Maintenance
Develop, maintain, and socialize PCI DSS-aligned policies that stand up to auditor scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- Writing policy statements with actionable language
- Aligning policy scope with cardholder data flows
- Documenting policy review and update cycles
- Gaining leadership approval efficiently
- Distributing policies across in-scope teams
- Tracking employee acknowledgments
- Integrating policy updates into training
- Maintaining version control and archive
- Mapping policies to control requirements
- Using policy appendices for technical detail
- Reviewing with legal and privacy teams
- Aligning with global regulatory expectations
Module 11. Training and Awareness Programs
Deliver effective training that ensures staff understand their role in maintaining compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying PCI-aware roles in wealth management
- Developing role-based training content
- Using real-world examples for engagement
- Delivering training through LMS platforms
- Tracking completion across departments
- Reinforcing concepts through simulations
- Updating content for version changes
- Measuring knowledge retention
- Documenting training for auditor review
- Communicating updates after incidents
- Integrating with onboarding for new hires
- Evaluating program effectiveness annually
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Across Leadership Changes
Build institutional knowledge and documentation resilience to survive team and leadership transitions.
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting tribal knowledge systematically
- Creating onboarding materials for new owners
- Standardizing control documentation formats
- Using templates to maintain consistency
- Archiving decisions and rationales
- Building cross-team redundancy
- Conducting knowledge transfer sessions
- Maintaining central compliance repository
- Linking controls to business processes
- Updating playbooks after system changes
- Preserving artefacts through restructuring
- Ensuring playbook survives role turnover
How this maps to your situation
- Executive Director in wealth management
- Big4 audit background now in operator role
- Accountable for compliance artefact quality
- Operating under increased control scrutiny
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance cycles depend on external inputs, reviews stall, and artefacts require rework.
After
Produce evidence-ready outputs quickly, reduce review cycles, and maintain momentum.
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 90 minutes per week over 12 weeks, with modular access for on-demand learning.
If nothing changes
Delays in compliance delivery reduce your visibility and limit opportunities to lead strategic initiatives.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic PCI DSS overviews, this course is tailored to wealth management compliance owners coming from Big4 audit roles, with artefacts and templates designed for fast, repeatable delivery.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone in wealth management with no direct payment processing?
Yes. Many compliance requirements apply due to indirect cardholder data flows. This course helps you define and manage scope correctly.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I access modules out of order?
Yes. Each module is self-contained and designed for on-demand learning based on your current priorities.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week over 12 weeks, with modular access for on-demand learning..
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·
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