Course Outline
Introduction
Understanding PCI-DSS
- Introduction to PCI-DSS
- Importance of PCI-DSS compliance
- Key objectives of PCI-DSS
PCI-DSS Standards and Requirements
- Overview of PCI-DSS requirements
- The 12 PCI-DSS requirements
- Build and maintain a secure network and systems
- Protect cardholder data
- Maintain a vulnerability management program
- Implement strong access control measures
- Regularly monitor and test networks
- Maintain an information security policy
PCI-DSS Compliance and Assessment
- PCI-DSS compliance process
- Roles and responsibilities in PCI-DSS compliance
- Types of PCI-DSS assessments (SAQ, ROC)
- Working with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs)
Scoping and Segmentation
- Defining the cardholder data environment (CDE)
- Scoping PCI-DSS
- Network segmentation and its importance
Building and Maintaining a Secure Network
- Firewalls and router configurations
- Securing network components
- Wireless networking security
Protecting Cardholder Data
- Data encryption and masking techniques
- Protecting stored cardholder data
- Secure transmission of cardholder data
Maintaining a Vulnerability Management Program
- Regular updates and patch management
- Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities
- Anti-virus and anti-malware solutions
Implementing Strong Access Control Measures
- Access control policies and procedures
- Managing user access and authentication
- Physical security controls
Regularly Monitoring and Testing Networks
- Monitoring network traffic and logs
- Conducting vulnerability scans
- Penetration testing best practices
Maintaining an Information Security Policy
- Developing and implementing security policies
- Security awareness training for employees
- Incident response planning
Preparing for a PCI-DSS Audit
- Preparing documentation and evidence
- Conducting internal audits
- Addressing non-compliance issues
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Understand the online payment concept
- Network Fundamentals
- Basics of Information Security
- Work experience in an IT or IT-related role
Testimonials (5)
The fact that there were practical examples with the content
Smita Hanuman - Standard Bank of SA Ltd
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Speed of response and communication
Bader Bin rubayan - Lean Business Services
Course - ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
The trainer was extremely clear and concise. Very easy to understand and absorb the information.
Paul Clancy - Rowan Dartington
Course - CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
The trainer was very motivated and knowledgeable. The trainer was not only capable of information transfer, she also brought it with humor to lighten the dry theoretical training subject.
Marco van den Berg - ZiuZ Medical B.V.
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I genuinely enjoyed the real examples of the trainer.