Description

A tailored course, built for your situation

Premium engagements with full control over PCI DSS scope boundaries

A 12-module program to position your FPGA security work as high-margin, client-facing deliverables with clear compliance separation

$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 hardware security engineer working at the intersection of silicon design and compliance frameworks, particularly in systems handling or adjacent to payment data.

Who this is not for

Entry-level engineers, software-only compliance analysts, or practitioners focused exclusively on non-technical audit packaging.

What you walk away with

Clearly define which FPGA components fall inside or outside PCI DSS scope using technical justification accepted by assessors
Position low-level control validations as high-value, scoping-defining contributions rather than background tasks
Produce boundary diagrams and control mappings that align firmware, hardware, and compliance teams
Reduce rework by anticipating scope creep in early design phases
Leverage hardware-level isolation features to justify exclusion of entire subsystems from assessment

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Mapping PCI DSS to FPGA control surfaces

Identify which PCI DSS requirements apply to programmable logic and which can be excluded based on data flow isolation.

12 chapters in this module

Module 2. Defining scope boundaries at gate level

Use digital signal paths and memory access controls to justify exclusion of non-payment subsystems.

12 chapters in this module

Module 3. Documenting control ownership in SoC designs

Assign accountability for specific controls to firmware, hardware, or software layers with versioned evidence.

12 chapters in this module

Module 4. Leveraging isolation primitives for compliance

Use physical and logical separation techniques to justify reduced review scope.

12 chapters in this module

Module 5. Generating assessable artefacts from RTL

Translate register-level specifications into auditor-acceptable control descriptions.

12 chapters in this module

Module 6. Scoping at the schematic level

Integrate compliance boundaries into early design reviews to prevent rework.

12 chapters in this module

Module 7. Aligning hardware changes with assessor expectations

Anticipate common challenges in hardware-related control validation.

12 chapters in this module

Module 8. Versioning control mappings across revisions

Maintain continuity in compliance documentation despite frequent hardware updates.

12 chapters in this module

Module 9. Integrating test vectors into compliance packages

Use FPGA-specific validation outputs as evidence for control effectiveness.

12 chapters in this module

Module 10. Negotiating exclusions using technical rationale

Justify removal of subsystems from scope based on data handling rules.

12 chapters in this module

Module 11. Building defensible audit trails in hardware

Create immutable logs and change records from FPGA configurations.

12 chapters in this module

Module 12. Transitioning from execution to influence

Position yourself as a scope authority across multiple product lines.

12 chapters in this module

How this maps to your situation

When defining hardware boundaries for PCI DSS assessments
Before finalizing FPGA register mappings that impact data flow
During cross-team alignment on compliance responsibilities
After auditor requests for control-specific evidence in SoC design

Before vs. after

Before

FPGA security contributions treated as implementation tasks, with limited influence on compliance scoping or engagement value.

After

Hardware-level controls positioned as high-margin, scoping-defining assets that attract premium project assignments and cross-functional influence.

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 align with active project phases in FPGA development cycles.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic PCI DSS training focused on software systems, this course is tailored to silicon-level compliance challenges and speaks directly to hardware engineers shaping secure architectures.

Frequently asked

Do I need prior PCI DSS experience?

No. The course starts from first principles but quickly advances to hardware-specific applications relevant to your role.

How is the course structured?

12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).

Can I apply this to non-payment systems?

Yes. The scoping methodology applies to any regulated data type handled in hardware.

$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to align with active project phases in FPGA development 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