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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

Comprehending PCI-DSS

  • Introduction to PCI-DSS
  • The significance of PCI-DSS compliance
  • Primary objectives of PCI-DSS

PCI-DSS Standards and Requirements

  • Summary of PCI-DSS requirements
  • The 12 core PCI-DSS requirements
    • Establishing and sustaining secure networks and systems
    • Safeguarding cardholder data
    • Maintaining a robust vulnerability management program
    • Enforcing strong access control protocols
    • Regularly monitoring and testing networks
    • Upholding a comprehensive information security policy

PCI-DSS Compliance and Assessment

  • The PCI-DSS compliance workflow
  • Roles and responsibilities within PCI-DSS compliance
  • Categories of PCI-DSS assessments (SAQ, ROC)
  • Collaboration with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs)

Scoping and Segmentation

  • Defining the cardholder data environment (CDE)
  • Scoping the PCI-DSS applicability
  • The critical role of network segmentation

Constructing and Sustaining Secure Networks

  • Configurations for Firewalls and routers
  • Securing network infrastructure components
  • Ensuring wireless network security

Safeguarding Cardholder Data

  • Techniques for data encryption and masking
  • Protection strategies for stored cardholder data
  • Secure methods for transmitting cardholder data

Maintaining a Vulnerability Management Program

  • Regular updates and patch management strategies
  • Identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities
  • Implementation of anti-virus and anti-malware solutions

Enforcing Strong Access Control Measures

  • Access control policies and operational procedures
  • Managing user access and authentication protocols
  • Physical security controls

Continuous Network Monitoring and Testing

  • Monitoring network traffic and system logs
  • Execution of vulnerability scans
  • Best practices in penetration testing

Sustaining an Information Security Policy

  • Development and implementation of security policies
  • Employee security awareness training
  • Incident response planning

Preparation for PCI-DSS Audits

  • Compilation of necessary documentation and evidence
  • Conducting internal compliance audits
  • Remediation of non-compliance issues

Summary and Subsequent Steps

Requirements

  • Comprehension of online payment mechanisms 
  • Foundational knowledge of Networking 
  • Core principles of Information Security 
  • Professional experience in an IT or IT-adjacent role

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