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PCI-DSS Standards

Secure credit card data. Understand the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requirements for merchants and service providers.

If you handle credit cards, you need PCI-DSS. This course demystifies the 12 requirements of the standard. You will learn to define the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), implement network segmentation to reduce scope, and manage encryption keys. We cover quarterly scanning requirements, penetration testing needs, and completing the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). Essential for any security professional working in retail, fintech, or e-commerce.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    PCI Fundamentals
    The 12 requirements and goals of the standard.
  • 2
    Scoping & Segmentation
    Reducing cost by isolating card data networks.
  • 3
    Data Protection
    Encryption at rest and in transit basics.
  • 4
    Access Control
    Physical and logical access restrictions.
  • 5
    Monitoring & Testing
    Logging, FIM, and regular pentesting requirements.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$110k - $150k

Career Paths

PCI QSA (Auditor) $130k-$180k
Compliance Engineer $110k-$150k
Fintech Security Lead $125k-$170k

What You Will Learn

Define and scope the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE)
Implement network segmentation to reduce audit scope
Apply the 12 PCI-DSS requirements to infrastructure
Manage encryption keys and data protection methods
Prepare for QSA audits or complete Self-Assessment Questionnaires

Skills You Will Gain

PCI-DSS Network Segmentation Data Encryption Compliance Auditing Scope Reduction

Who Is This For

Fintech Devs
Compliance Officers
Network Architects

Prerequisites

Security+
Networking

PCI-DSS Standards FAQs

Mandatory?

Yes, for anyone processing Visa/Mastercard etc.

Hard to pass?

Strict prescriptive standard; requires detail.

QSA?

Qualified Security Assessors are certified auditors.

Version?

Covers the latest v4.0 updates and changes.

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Tech Stack & Tools

Network Diagrams
ASV Scanners
SAQ Forms

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