Introduction to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Introduction to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Training by Tonex

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) with Tonex’s specialized training. This course equips you with the essential knowledge to safeguard sensitive cardholder data, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. Understanding PCI DSS is crucial for fortifying cybersecurity posture and maintaining customer trust.

Audience: Cybersecurity Professionals, IT Managers, Compliance Officers, Auditors, and anyone involved in handling cardholder data.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of PCI DSS.
• Identify and mitigate risks to cardholder data.
• Implement and maintain PCI DSS compliance.
• Interpret and apply PCI DSS requirements.
• Prepare for PCI DSS audits.
• Enhance organizational security practices.

Course Modules:

Module 1: PCI DSS Fundamentals

• Introduction to PCI DSS and its purpose.
• Overview of the 12 PCI DSS requirements.
• Understanding the scope of PCI DSS.
• Roles and responsibilities in PCI DSS compliance.
• Impact of non-compliance and penalties.
• Key terminology and definitions.

Module 2: Building and Maintaining a Secure Network

• Firewall configuration and management.
• Router security best practices.
• Network segmentation principles.
• Wireless network security.
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Regular security assessments and testing.

Module 3: Protecting Cardholder Data

• Encryption methods for data at rest and in transit.
• Tokenization and masking techniques.
• Secure data storage and disposal.
• Access control and data leakage prevention.
• Key management and cryptographic practices.
• Data retention policies and procedures.

Module 4: Vulnerability Management

• Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
• Patch management and update procedures.
• Security information and event management (SIEM).
• Change management processes.
• Incident response planning.
• Malware protection and antivirus solutions.

Module 5: Access Control Measures

• User identification and authentication.
• Least privilege and need-to-know principles.
• Physical access control.
• Password management and complexity requirements.
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation.
• Account monitoring and auditing.

Module 6: Monitoring and Testing Networks

• Regular security monitoring and logging.
• Log management and analysis.
• PCI DSS compliance reporting.
• Annual security assessments and audits.
• Ongoing compliance maintenance.
• Preparation for PCI DSS recertification.

Elevate your cybersecurity expertise. Enroll in Tonex’s PCI DSS training today and ensure your organization remains secure and compliant.