A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering PCI DSS for Senior Wealth Management Compliance Leads
A structured path to owning payment security outcomes in complex client environments.
$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.
Who this is for
Senior compliance or risk professionals in financial services who own or influence data protection and payment security controls within wealth or asset management contexts.
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, auditors focused only on checklists, or IT security staff without client data or compliance decision influence.
What you walk away with
- Define PCI DSS scope confidently in hybrid custody and advisory environments
- Own control design decisions without defaulting to escalation
- Produce audit-ready evidence faster by aligning controls to actual workflows
- Shape third-party risk assessments with greater precision and fewer rounds
- Articulate compliance choices in terms that resonate with technical and business leadership
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Defining PCI DSS Scope in Wealth Management Environments
Understand how client transaction flows, custody models, and reporting systems determine PCI DSS scope boundaries. Learn to distinguish between core, adjacent, and out-of-scope systems with confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping client transaction types to PCI DSS applicability
- Identifying payment card touchpoints in advisory platforms
- Distinguishing custody-related data from marketing identifiers
- Assessing third-party processor inclusion thresholds
- Documenting scope decisions for audit readiness
- Common misclassifications in wealth-specific workflows
- Integrating scope logic with existing risk registers
- Working with legal on data classification definitions
- Aligning scope boundaries with internal control frameworks
- Training frontline teams on scope boundaries
- Updating scope documentation after system changes
- Avoiding over-scope creep in hybrid environments
Module 2. Building Role-Specific Access Controls
Design access management practices that meet PCI DSS requirements while supporting real-world advisory workflows and client service demands.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying roles with payment data access
- Implementing least privilege in CRM systems
- Segregating duties between advisors and ops
- Using time-bound access for temporary staff
- Managing access for external audit support
- Integrating MFA without disrupting workflows
- Logging access events for forensic readiness
- Reviewing access rights on a quarterly basis
- Handling access during client onboarding surges
- Enforcing access reviews after personnel changes
- Auditing access control implementation
- Adjusting access policies post-incident
Module 3. Securing Client Data in Transit and at Rest
Apply encryption standards correctly to protect sensitive payment data across storage, transfer, and reporting layers unique to wealth management.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying data requiring encryption under PCI DSS
- Implementing TLS 1.2+ in client portal communications
- Encrypting backups containing cardholder data
- Using strong cryptography in internal transfers
- Protecting data in test and staging environments
- Managing encryption key lifecycles securely
- Documenting cryptographic architecture decisions
- Validating encryption in third-party integrations
- Handling legacy systems lacking modern crypto
- Aligning encryption practices with FFIEC guidance
- Testing decryption failure recovery procedures
- Reviewing encryption settings after vendor updates
Module 4. Vendor Risk Management Under PCI DSS
Evaluate and manage third-party providers who handle or impact cardholder data, with emphasis on wealth tech vendors.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying vendors in scope for PCI DSS oversight
- Assessing vendor compliance documentation
- Negotiating appropriate service provider agreements
- Tracking vendor attestation timelines
- Conducting on-site assessments when required
- Managing sub-service provider risk
- Documenting vendor review decisions
- Integrating vendor findings into internal audits
- Escalating non-compliance issues effectively
- Maintaining vendor communication logs
- Updating vendor risk ratings post-audit
- Planning for vendor transitions securely
Module 5. Implementing Secure Systems and Networks
Configure network architecture, firewalls, and segmentation to protect cardholder environments in complex IT setups.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing network segmentation for payment data
- Configuring firewall rules for access control
- Implementing change management for network updates
- Monitoring network traffic for anomalies
- Protecting wireless networks handling card data
- Maintaining secure router and switch configurations
- Using DMZs to isolate critical systems
- Applying PCI DSS network requirements to cloud environments
- Integrating network logs with SIEM tools
- Validating segmentation controls annually
- Reviewing network diagrams for accuracy
- Updating network policies after infrastructure changes
Module 6. Maintaining a Vulnerability Management Program
Establish regular processes for detecting, classifying, and remediating vulnerabilities that could impact cardholder data.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling regular vulnerability scans
- Using approved scanning vendors for external tests
- Interpreting scan results in context
- Prioritizing remediation based on risk
- Tracking patching progress across systems
- Validating fixes before closing tickets
- Integrating scanning with CI/CD pipelines
- Handling legacy systems with known exposures
- Documenting compensating controls when needed
- Reporting scan results to leadership
- Coordinating with IT operations teams
- Reviewing scanning scope quarterly
Module 7. Implementing Strong Access Control Measures
Enforce policies that ensure only authorized individuals access system components, tailored to wealth management operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Requiring unique IDs for all system access
- Setting role-based access rules
- Enforcing password complexity standards
- Managing shared accounts appropriately
- Monitoring use of administrative privileges
- Disabling inactive accounts promptly
- Protecting physical access to systems
- Integrating access control with HR offboarding
- Auditing access control effectiveness
- Adjusting controls for remote work scenarios
- Handling emergency access procedures
- Reviewing access logs regularly
Module 8. Regularly Monitoring and Testing Security Controls
Log and analyze security events to detect issues early and demonstrate ongoing compliance to examiners.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying systems requiring logging
- Capturing required event types under PCI DSS
- Protecting log integrity and retention
- Reviewing logs for suspicious activity
- Setting up alerting for critical events
- Correlating logs across platforms
- Testing logging configurations annually
- Integrating monitoring with incident response
- Reporting monitoring results to management
- Adjusting log retention based on audits
- Validating log backup and recovery
- Updating logging policies after system changes
Module 9. Maintaining an Information Security Policy
Develop and maintain a comprehensive security policy that aligns PCI DSS with broader organizational standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Establishing governance for security policies
- Defining roles and responsibilities
- Documenting policy review and update cycles
- Aligning PCI DSS policy with GLBA requirements
- Incorporating incident response principles
- Training staff on policy expectations
- Enforcing policy through audits
- Tailoring policy language for wealth teams
- Integrating policy with vendor management
- Reporting policy adherence to leadership
- Updating policy after control changes
- Archiving obsolete policy versions
Module 10. Conducting Internal Audits and Assessments
Perform regular audits to verify ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling annual internal audits
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Using the PCI DSS self-assessment questionnaire
- Collecting required evidence systematically
- Interviewing process owners effectively
- Documenting audit findings clearly
- Prioritizing remediation actions
- Tracking closure of open items
- Reporting audit results to management
- Integrating audit outcomes into training
- Aligning audit scope with prior findings
- Preparing for external assessor reviews
Module 11. Managing Incident Response for Cardholder Data
Prepare to respond effectively to security incidents involving payment card information.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining incident types involving card data
- Establishing communication protocols
- Documenting roles in response activities
- Creating initial detection checklists
- Preserving forensic evidence properly
- Engaging external forensic experts when needed
- Notifying payment brands per requirements
- Reporting to affected clients appropriately
- Conducting post-incident reviews
- Updating response plans based on lessons
- Testing incident scenarios annually
- Integrating IR with business continuity
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Across Change Cycles
Ensure PCI DSS compliance is maintained during system upgrades, vendor changes, and organizational shifts.
12 chapters in this module
- Integrating compliance into change management
- Assessing impact of new systems on scope
- Updating documentation after changes
- Re-evaluating vendor agreements periodically
- Retraining staff on updated processes
- Validating controls after implementation
- Communicating changes to stakeholders
- Monitoring change-driven risk spikes
- Auditing change control effectiveness
- Adjusting policies after M&A activity
- Reviewing compliance posture quarterly
- Planning for future regulatory updates
How this maps to your situation
- Wealth management compliance ownership
- Client data and custody systems
- Third-party vendor integration risks
- Regulatory expectations under PCI DSS and GLBA
Before vs. after
Before
Relies on escalation for PCI DSS interpretation and control design decisions.
After
Holds clear discretion over how controls are applied in wealth-specific contexts.
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: 90 minutes total, designed to fit into a single Sunday morning.
If nothing changes
Continuing without structured decision-making frameworks may lead to inconsistent application of requirements, increased audit findings, and missed opportunities to shape security outcomes proactively.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance videos or PDF checklists, this course delivers role-specific decision logic, real-world examples, and structured templates tailored to senior practitioners in wealth management.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused only on technical aspects of PCI DSS?
No. It balances technical requirements with practical decision-making in wealth management contexts, including client data flows, vendor oversight, and internal policy alignment.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me prepare for an audit?
Yes. Each module includes templates and checklists designed to produce evidence that passes examiner review efficiently.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes total, designed to fit into a single Sunday morning..
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