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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

Deciphering PCI-DSS

  • Overview of PCI-DSS
  • The critical importance of PCI-DSS compliance
  • Primary goals of PCI-DSS

PCI-DSS Standards and Core Requirements

  • Broad overview of PCI-DSS obligations
  • The 12 essential PCI-DSS requirements
    • Establishing and sustaining secure networks and systems
    • Safeguarding cardholder data
    • Managing a comprehensive vulnerability program
    • Enforcing robust access control protocols
    • Ongoing network monitoring and testing
    • Upholding a solid information security policy

PCI-DSS Compliance and Evaluation

  • The PCI-DSS compliance workflow
  • Defining roles and responsibilities in compliance efforts
  • Overview of assessment types (SAQ, ROC)
  • Collaborating with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs)

Scope Definition and Network Segmentation

  • Identifying the cardholder data environment (CDE)
  • Determining the scope of PCI-DSS applicability
  • The role of network segmentation in security

Constructing and Sustaining Secure Networks

  • Configuration of Firewalls and routers
  • Hardening network components
  • Securing wireless networks

Safeguarding Cardholder Data

  • Techniques for data encryption and masking
  • Protecting stored cardholder information
  • Ensuring secure data transmission

Managing Vulnerabilities Effectively

  • Consistent update and patch management
  • Identification and mitigation of security flaws
  • Deployment of anti-virus and anti-malware tools

Enforcing Strong Access Controls

  • Defining access control policies and procedures
  • Managing user access and authentication mechanisms
  • Implementing physical security measures

Ongoing Network Monitoring and Testing

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

Maintaining a Robust Information Security Policy

  • Creation and implementation of security frameworks
  • Employee security awareness initiatives
  • Planning for incident response

Audit Preparation for PCI-DSS

  • Compiling necessary documentation and evidence
  • Performing internal compliance audits
  • Rectifying non-compliance gaps

Conclusion and Path Forward

Requirements

  • Familiarity with the concepts of online payments
  • Foundational knowledge of networking
  • Basic understanding of information security principles
  • Professional experience in IT or a closely related technical role

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