PCI DSS Compliance Certification

Module 1: Introduction to Payment Security

• Payment ecosystem
• Cardholder data
• Sensitive authentication data
• Payment security risks
• Threat landscape
• Security responsibilities

Module 2: PCI DSS Fundamentals

• PCI DSS purpose
• Framework structure
• Security objectives
• Requirement groups
• Applicability concepts
• Security lifecycle

Module 3: Understanding the Cardholder Data Environment

• Cardholder data environment
• System components
• Data flows
• Connected systems
• Environment boundaries
• Asset identification

Module 4: PCI DSS Scope Management

• Scope identification
• System inventories
• Data flow mapping
• Network segmentation
• Scope validation
• Scope reduction strategies

Module 5: Network Security Controls

• Network security controls
• Firewall concepts
• Traffic restrictions
• Secure configurations
• Network segmentation
• Configuration management

Module 6: Secure System Configuration

• Configuration standards
• Default accounts
• Unnecessary services
• Secure protocols
• System hardening
• Configuration reviews

Module 7: Protecting Account Data

• Account data protection
• Data storage
• Data minimization
• Data retention
• Data masking
• Secure disposal

Module 8: Cryptography & Data Protection

• Encryption fundamentals
• Data at rest
• Data in transit
• Cryptographic protocols
• Key management
• Encryption practices

Module 9: Vulnerability Management

• Vulnerability identification
• Risk classification
• Patch management
• Vulnerability scanning
• Remediation
• Continuous assessment

Module 10: Malware Protection

• Malware risks
• Endpoint protection
• Anti-malware controls
• Threat detection
• Security updates
• Monitoring

Module 11: Secure Software Development

• Secure SDLC
• Security requirements
• Secure coding
• Code reviews
• Application testing
• Change management

Module 12: Access Control

• Access control principles
• Least privilege
• Role-based access
• User permissions
• Access reviews
• Account management

Module 13: Identity & Authentication

• User identification
• Authentication
• Multi-Factor Authentication
• Credential management
• Password security
• Account lifecycle

Module 14: Physical Security

• Physical access controls
• Facility protection
• Visitor management
• Media protection
• Device security
• Physical monitoring

Module 15: Logging & Monitoring

• Audit logging
• Security events
• Log collection
• Log protection
• Event monitoring
• Suspicious activity

Module 16: Security Testing

• Vulnerability scanning
• Penetration testing concepts
• Security control testing
• Network testing
• Segmentation validation
• Remediation verification

Module 17: Security Policies

• Information security policies
• Roles and responsibilities
• Acceptable use
• Security procedures
• Policy maintenance
• Security awareness

Module 18: Third-Party Security

• Service providers
• Third-party risks
• Security responsibilities
• Vendor assessment
• Security monitoring
• Relationship management

Module 19: Incident Response

• Incident response planning
• Payment data incidents
• Detection and escalation
• Containment
• Recovery
• Lessons learned

Module 20: PCI DSS Gap Assessment

• Current-state review
• Control assessment
• Gap identification
• Risk prioritization
• Remediation planning
• Improvement roadmap

Module 21: Security Documentation & Evidence

• Security documentation
• Policies and procedures
• System inventories
• Network diagrams
• Evidence management
• Record maintenance

Module 22: Continuous Payment Security

• Continuous monitoring
• Control effectiveness
• Security metrics
• Risk reviews
• Change management
• Continuous improvement