Day 1
Module 1:
Overview of the PCI DSS Understanding Security DSS Lifecycle Process Requirements versus Frameworks
Module 2:
Security Breaches Overview & Vulnerability Experiences Current statistics and examples Impact of Data Compromises and Increasing Risk to Cardholder Data Compromise Case Study Examples
Module 3:
PCI DSS and related standards DSS Objectives Relationship to Industry Standards Compliance & Validation - key differences Payment Application Scope
Module 4:
PCI DSS Applicability and Scoping Important Cardholder Data concepts PCI DSS Scoping Statement Network Segmentation, Scoping examples
Module 5:
Compliance Validation Process What is PSR/AIS Compliance and Validation Levels Compliance versus Validation Overview of Scoping, Sampling and Compensating Controls
Module 6:
PSR/AIS Compliance Programs Security Initiatives & Industry Collaboration Merchant Levels and Validation Requirements
Module 7:
Industry Players & Transaction Lifecycle Important Definitions - Entities involved Important Definitions - Transaction Flow Transaction Flow - Authorisation, Clearing, Settlement
Module 8:
Cardholder Data, Finding and Eliminating Sensitive Authentication Data
Module 9:
Compensating Controls Definition, Myths, Facts Successfully Applying Compensating Controls, Analysing Risk Case Study Scenario and Discussion
Module 10:
PCI SSC Quality Assurance Program Intent & Lifecycle CourseMonster Scoring Matrix Program Feedback and Violations Investigation
Module 11:
Approved Scanning Vendors (ASVs) What is an ASV, Pass and Fail ASV Certification Criteria Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Scan Report Analysis 15:00: Refreshments & Networking
Module 12:
New Standards and Emerging Technologies 12.1 Data Field Encryption / E2EE / P2PE 12.2 Wireless Network Guidelines 12.3 Virtualisation & Cloud Computing 12.4 Tokenisation
Module 13:
Call Centre Environments 13.1 Desktop Environment Scope 13.2 Call Recordings - SAD Data
Module 14:
Risk Assessments What is a Risk Assessment with regards to PCI DSS Risk Assessment Drivers Risk Assessment Methodologies
Day 2:
PCI Data Security Standard Requirements In-depth. Detailed explanations of PCI DSS Requirements and Audit Guidelines for all 6 Domains, containing the 12 Sections and related sub requirements including:
- PCI DSS Section 1 - Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data
- PCI DSS Section 2 - Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters
- PCI DSS Section 3 - Protect stored cardholder data
- PCI DSS Section 4 - Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks
- PCI DSS Section 5 - Use and regularly update anti-virus software
- PCI DSS Section 6 - Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
- PCI DSS Section 7 - Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know
- PCI DSS Section 8 - Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
- PCI DSS Section 9 - Restrict physical access to cardholder data
- PCI DSS Section 10 - Track and monitor all access to network resources and CHD
- PCI DSS Section 11 - Regularly test security systems and processes
- PCI DSS Section 12 - Maintain a policy that addresses information security
Exam
This course, updated for 2018, is now aligned to the PCI Security Standards Council PCI-P exam syllabus. The exam cost and voucher is not included in the course, delegates wishing to take this exam should book this exam independently via the PCI Security Council Standard website.
