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Premium engagement picks with full PCI DSS control coverage

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Premium engagement picks with full PCI DSS control coverage

A tailored course for senior engineers leading compliance-critical systems

$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

Senior software engineer operating at the intersection of secure infrastructure and regulatory compliance, with influence on system design and deployment pace.

Who this is not for

Junior developers, auditors, or non-technical compliance staff without hands-on system implementation experience.

What you walk away with

  • First access to high-budget projects requiring PCI DSS alignment
  • Clear mapping from control requirement to deployable architecture pattern
  • Faster integration of compliance needs into sprint planning
  • Higher confidence in design reviews with security and risk teams
  • Repeatable control implementations that compound across systems

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. PCI DSS Scope in Modern Payment Architectures
Define boundaries of PCI DSS applicability in microservices and serverless environments using real platform patterns.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Payment flow identification
  2. Tokenisation touchpoints
  3. Service ownership mapping
  4. Network segmentation rules
  5. Data flow logging standards
  6. Scope exclusion validation
  7. Third-party processor boundaries
  8. Encryption in transit checks
  9. Session management rules
  10. Cardholder data search patterns
  11. POSI device inclusion criteria
  12. Boundary documentation templates
Module 2. Build vs Buy for Compliance-Critical Components
Evaluate in-house development against vendor solutions using control coverage and long-term maintenance cost.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Vendor control transparency
  2. Internal build timelines
  3. Audit evidence burden
  4. Patch cycle alignment
  5. Custom logic trade-offs
  6. Support SLA comparisons
  7. Integration debt analysis
  8. Cloud provider native tools
  9. Open source compliance risk
  10. Certification dependency mapping
  11. Cost of non-compliance modelling
  12. Decision matrix application
Module 3. Control Mapping to CI/CD Pipelines
Integrate PCI DSS controls directly into deployment workflows for automatic evidence generation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Automated config checks
  2. Static code analysis rules
  3. Secrets detection setup
  4. Pipeline gating conditions
  5. Build integrity verification
  6. Image signing policies
  7. Dependency scanning
  8. Change approval automation
  9. Rollback compliance
  10. Test coverage thresholds
  11. Environment parity checks
  12. Audit trail capture
Module 4. Encryption Design Patterns for Cardholder Data
Apply field-level and transport-layer encryption strategies that satisfy PCI DSS and scale across services.
12 chapters in this module
  1. P2PE vs end-to-end encryption
  2. Key lifecycle management
  3. HSM integration patterns
  4. KMS configuration templates
  5. Tokenisation service design
  6. Data masking in logs
  7. Memory handling rules
  8. Key rotation automation
  9. Cryptographic algorithm selection
  10. Certificate validity checks
  11. FIPS compliance paths
  12. Break-glass access setup
Module 5. Access Control Implementation at Scale
Design identity-based access policies that enforce least privilege across compliance-bound systems.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Role-based access design
  2. Just-in-time access
  3. Multi-factor enforcement
  4. Session timeout policies
  5. Privileged session logging
  6. Identity provider integration
  7. Machine identity setup
  8. Access revocation workflows
  9. Emergency override controls
  10. Audit log retention
  11. Access review automation
  12. Segregation of duties rules
Module 6. Network Security for Payment Environments
Implement firewall rules, segmentation, and monitoring that meet PCI DSS requirements and support uptime.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Firewall rule documentation
  2. Default deny configuration
  3. Change management process
  4. Router ACL standards
  5. Wireless network exclusion
  6. Remote access controls
  7. Intrusion detection setup
  8. Network logging standards
  9. Segmentation testing
  10. Vulnerability scan frequency
  11. Denial of service protection
  12. Network diagram maintenance
Module 7. Logging and Monitoring for Audit Readiness
Design logs that automatically generate evidence for PCI DSS requirements without manual aggregation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Event types to capture
  2. Log retention duration
  3. Centralised logging setup
  4. Time synchronization
  5. Log integrity protection
  6. Monitoring alert thresholds
  7. Incident response triggers
  8. Log review frequency
  9. SIEM integration
  10. Searchable archive setup
  11. Anomaly detection
  12. Chain of custody
Module 8. Vulnerability Management in Production
Run scans and patch cycles that comply with PCI DSS while minimizing service disruption.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Approved scanner tools
  2. Internal scan frequency
  3. External scan coordination
  4. Remediation timelines
  5. Critical patch SLA
  6. False positive handling
  7. Change window planning
  8. Zero-day response
  9. Patch validation
  10. Risk acceptance process
  11. Documentation standards
  12. Escalation paths
Module 9. Penetration Testing with Purpose
Schedule and scope penetration tests that satisfy PCI DSS and deliver engineering value.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Approved tester selection
  2. Scope definition
  3. Test timing alignment
  4. Exploit simulation
  5. Reporting requirements
  6. Remediation tracking
  7. Executive summary content
  8. Internal vs external tests
  9. Red team coordination
  10. Findings triage
  11. Re-testing process
  12. Evidence retention
Module 10. Cloud Provider Compliance Leverage
Use native cloud controls to satisfy PCI DSS requirements efficiently.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Shared responsibility model
  2. Region-specific compliance
  3. Native encryption tools
  4. Configuration guardrails
  5. Identity integration
  6. Billing separation
  7. Audit trail access
  8. Provider audit reports
  9. Compliance automation
  10. Service limitations
  11. Cross-cloud consistency
  12. Provider change management
Module 11. Evidence Packaging for Assessors
Assemble clean, complete documentation packages that accelerate PCI DSS validation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Evidence request tracking
  2. Control mapping sheet
  3. Policy version control
  4. Configuration screenshots
  5. Interview prep notes
  6. Gap analysis format
  7. Attestation of compliance
  8. ROC completion
  9. SOW alignment
  10. Assessor communication
  11. Timeline management
  12. Final review checklist
Module 12. Scaling Compliance Knowledge Across Teams
Turn individual mastery into re-usable guidance that compounds across projects.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Internal playbook creation
  2. Training session design
  3. Template library
  4. Architecture patterns
  5. Onboarding integration
  6. Cross-team reviews
  7. Feedback loops
  8. Lessons learned capture
  9. Toolchain sharing
  10. Version update process
  11. Compliance ambassador model
  12. Knowledge transfer

How this maps to your situation

  • New payment system design
  • Pre-audit preparation cycle
  • Post-breach control overhaul
  • Cloud migration with compliance constraints

Before vs. after

Before
Waiting for compliance teams to define requirements before starting engineering work.
After
Leading projects from day one with built-in control coverage and faster approval paths.

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 per module, self-paced over 12 weeks or accelerated to 4 weeks.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic PCI DSS overviews, this course delivers actionable implementation patterns used by engineers at scale-up fintechs and global platforms.

Frequently asked

Do I need prior PCI DSS experience?
No. The course starts from engineering context and maps controls to implementation patterns you can apply immediately.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a certificate upon completion?
No. The outcome is working mastery and access to higher-impact projects, not a credential.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per module, self-paced over 12 weeks or accelerated to 4 weeks..

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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