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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⏱️ 5-Minute Lessons (Bite-sized learning)

🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)

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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