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PCI Compliance

Learn to keep your organization compliant with PCI DSS
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Course: On-Demand
Essential Provider KnowledgeCity  4 chapters ·  19 Lessons ·  44m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Thai, Chinese 

Course Description

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is designed to protect cardholder data. It has 12 requirements organizations must be compliant with at all times. This course will provide an overview PCI DSS and its requirements. You will learn some best practices for staying compliant with the standard.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and its 12 requirements
  • Identify the information protected by PCI DSS and the risks to cardholder data
  • Distinguish common PCI DSS myths from the actual requirements
  • Apply controls to build a secure network, protect cardholder data, and run a vulnerability management program
  • Monitor and test networks and maintain an information security plan
  • Use a prioritized approach and readiness assessment to follow best practices for staying compliant

Key Takeaways

  • The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is designed to protect cardholder data.
  • PCI DSS has 12 requirements that organizations must be compliant with at all times.
  • The course covers building a secure network, protecting cardholder data, vulnerability management, control measures, and monitoring and testing networks.
  • Staying compliant involves a readiness assessment, a prioritized approach, and best practices for compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this course about?

It provides an overview of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), its 12 requirements that organizations must be compliant with at all times, and best practices for staying compliant with the standard.

What topics does the course cover?

It covers PCI DSS and common myths, the information protected and risks to cardholder data, building a secure network, protecting cardholder data, a vulnerability management program, control measures, monitoring and testing networks, an information security plan, readiness assessment, a prioritized approach, and best practices for compliance.

What skills will I gain from this course?

The course builds skills in Conventional PCI, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, and Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Auditor topics.

Does the course include knowledge checks?

Yes, the course includes multiple Test Your Knowledge sections throughout the lessons.