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Reference of choice on cross-functional PCI DSS calls

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Reference of choice on cross-functional PCI DSS calls

Become the internal authority your peers seek when payment compliance questions arise

$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.
Being technical isn’t enough, influence comes from being known as the go-to person when standards intersect with systems

The situation this course is for

High-performing engineers often stay below the line, even when their work underpins compliance outcomes. Without visibility, impact stays invisible and opportunities to lead pass by.

Who this is for

Senior data engineer at a regulated tech firm who regularly intersects with compliance frameworks through data design and pipeline ownership

Who this is not for

Entry-level engineers, non-technical compliance staff, or those looking for certification prep

What you walk away with

  • Recognized by security and compliance teams as the internal expert on PCI DSS data controls
  • Produce reusable mapping templates between data flows and requirement 3 and 4 controls
  • Lead cross-functional calls with confidence using structured, precedent-based reasoning
  • Anticipate audit questions before they’re asked and design pipelines to meet them upfront
  • Build a documented body of work that compounds across reviews and team boundaries

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Mapping data systems to PCI DSS scope
Define system boundaries and data flows using language auditors accept and engineers trust, with worked examples from large-scale cardholder data environments.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining cardholder data in structured logs
  2. Identifying primary account number exposure points
  3. System boundary diagrams that scale
  4. Data flow mapping at pipeline level
  5. Tagging sensitive data in metastores
  6. Documenting scoping decisions
  7. Common misclassifications to avoid
  8. Integrating with network segmentation
  9. Validating scope with logs
  10. Versioning scope documentation
  11. Aligning with QSA expectations
  12. Example: E-commerce payment pipeline
Module 2. Building compliant storage patterns
Design storage layers that meet PCI DSS 3.4 and 3.5 requirements by default, using encryption, key management, and access logging aligned with Meta-scale practices.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Encryption at rest for structured data
  2. Key rotation schedules and tracking
  3. Access logging for decryption events
  4. Column-level vs table-level protection
  5. Secure key storage integration
  6. Data retention alignment
  7. Audit trail completeness
  8. Handling backups securely
  9. Snapshot protection patterns
  10. Access control layer integration
  11. Testing decryption safeguards
  12. Example: Payment log warehouse
Module 3. Secure data transmission controls
Implement encrypted transport patterns across services and pipelines that satisfy requirement 4, with monitoring and validation baked in.
12 chapters in this module
  1. TLS enforcement in microservices
  2. Certificate lifecycle management
  3. Validating end-to-end encryption
  4. Service mesh integration
  5. API gateway compliance checks
  6. Monitoring for downgrades
  7. Encrypting batch transfers
  8. Securing internal message queues
  9. Auditing transport settings
  10. Exception handling process
  11. Load balancer TLS settings
  12. Example: Payment authorization flow
Module 4. Access control alignment with role design
Map data roles and permissions to PCI DSS 7 and 8 requirements, ensuring least privilege without slowing engineering velocity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining roles around payment data
  2. Implementing role-based access
  3. Just-in-time access patterns
  4. Reviewing access entitlements
  5. Segregation of duties design
  6. Logging privileged actions
  7. Session timeout enforcement
  8. Multi-factor authentication integration
  9. Managing service accounts
  10. Access revocation workflows
  11. Periodic access review automation
  12. Example: PCI-specific IAM roles
Module 5. Logging and monitoring for audit readiness
Generate logs that satisfy requirement 10 and stand up to auditor scrutiny, with retention, protection, and parsing built into pipeline design.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying critical logging events
  2. Standardizing log formats
  3. Protecting log integrity
  4. Centralized logging architecture
  5. Retention period enforcement
  6. Encryption of log data
  7. Access control for log systems
  8. Monitoring for anomalies
  9. Alerting on suspicious activity
  10. Time synchronization across systems
  11. Validating log completeness
  12. Example: Real-time payment monitoring
Module 6. Vulnerability management in data systems
Integrate scanning and patching workflows into data platform operations to meet requirement 6, without disrupting pipeline stability.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scanning container images
  2. Tracking base image vulnerabilities
  3. Patch management cadence
  4. Automated vulnerability reporting
  5. Integrating with CI CD
  6. Prioritizing critical fixes
  7. Exception handling process
  8. Validating patch effectiveness
  9. Monitoring for exploit attempts
  10. Coordinating with security teams
  11. Documentation for auditors
  12. Example: Spark runtime patching
Module 7. Penetration testing data environments
Prepare data systems for internal and external tests, ensuring scope and access facilitate realistic assessments.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining test scope for pipelines
  2. Providing controlled access
  3. Isolating test environments
  4. Coordinating with red teams
  5. Reviewing test findings
  6. Validating remediation
  7. Documenting test boundaries
  8. Handling false positives
  9. Integrating findings into design
  10. Testing encryption implementations
  11. Assessing access controls
  12. Example: Payment data sandbox
Module 8. Policy integration in engineering workflows
Embed PCI DSS requirements into design docs, onboarding, and reviews so compliance becomes routine, not reactive.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping controls to design phases
  2. Integrating into RFC processes
  3. Checklist automation
  4. Training for new hires
  5. Documenting policy alignment
  6. Versioning control mappings
  7. Peer review integration
  8. Handling exceptions
  9. Updating for control changes
  10. Leadership reporting
  11. Auditor walkthrough prep
  12. Example: Data team onboarding
Module 9. Building artifact packages for assessors
Assemble evidence packages that reduce follow-up requests and speed up audit cycles using standardized, reusable components.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying required artifacts
  2. Standardizing evidence format
  3. Automating evidence collection
  4. Versioning audit packages
  5. Secure storage of artifacts
  6. Access for assessors
  7. Cross-referencing controls
  8. Maintaining completeness
  9. Updating for system changes
  10. Documenting sampling methods
  11. Validating package integrity
  12. Example: Annual compliance submission
Module 10. Cross-functional communication strategies
Lead meetings and documentation that align engineering, security, and compliance teams around shared goals and timelines.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Translating technical details
  2. Aligning on terminology
  3. Facilitating joint reviews
  4. Documenting decisions
  5. Managing conflicting priorities
  6. Escalation path design
  7. Building trust with assessors
  8. Running effective pre-audits
  9. Sharing progress updates
  10. Creating shared dashboards
  11. Coordinating remediation
  12. Example: QSA preparation call
Module 11. Driving remediation efforts
Lead fixes for findings with technical precision and organizational awareness, ensuring changes stick and scope doesn’t expand.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Prioritizing findings
  2. Assigning ownership
  3. Designing effective fixes
  4. Testing remediation
  5. Documenting changes
  6. Verifying closure
  7. Preventing recurrence
  8. Coordinating with vendors
  9. Managing timelines
  10. Communicating progress
  11. Auditor validation
  12. Example: Failed segmentation test
Module 12. Sustaining compliance at scale
Design systems and processes that maintain PCI DSS alignment as data platforms grow and evolve.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Automating control checks
  2. Monitoring drift
  3. Updating for new services
  4. Handling acquisitions
  5. Scaling documentation
  6. Knowledge transfer methods
  7. Audit readiness culture
  8. Evolving with standards
  9. Managing tech debt
  10. Integrating with roadmap
  11. Future-proofing design
  12. Example: the firm expansion

How this maps to your situation

  • When your team inherits legacy pipelines with unclear compliance status
  • Before a major audit cycle begins
  • When designing a new payment-related data product
  • After a failed or partial penetration test

Before vs. after

Before
Compliance work happens in parallel to engineering, with last-minute requests and reactive fixes
After
Your data systems are designed with PCI DSS alignment built in, and your team is known for being ahead of audit needs

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 2 hours per module, with incremental implementation possible alongside ongoing work.

If nothing changes
Continuing without structured compliance integration means recurring audit stress, higher rework, and missed opportunities to lead.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance courses, this is built for engineers who own systems , not policy. No fluff, no theory, just actionable patterns that work at Meta-scale.

Frequently asked

Is this course about passing PCI DSS certification?
No , it’s about mastering the engineering patterns that make compliance achievable and sustainable. Certification is an outcome; this course focuses on the systems that get you there.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me in non-payment data projects?
Yes , the control reasoning and documentation patterns transfer to other regulated data domains like privacy and financial reporting.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2 hours per module, with incremental implementation possible alongside ongoing work..

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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