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.
Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access
Yes, for anyone processing Visa/Mastercard etc.
Strict prescriptive standard; requires detail.
Qualified Security Assessors are certified auditors.
Covers the latest v4.0 updates and changes.
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