Exam Details
The PCI DSS Certification Exam validates your expertise in securing payment card data, implementing compliance requirements, and managing Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) security. It covers all 12 PCI DSS requirements, risk assessment, network architecture, encryption, access control, incident response, and ongoing compliance maintenance. Ideal for security, audit, IT, and compliance professionals aiming to strengthen payment security and protect organizations against data breaches.
Module 1: PCI Essentials
- Introduction to Payment Card Industry
- PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) Overview
- Objectives and Purpose of PCI DSS
- Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders
- Key Terms and Definitions
- Importance of Cardholder Data Protection
- Relationship Between PCI DSS, PA-DSS, P2PE, and PCI PIN
Module 2: PCI DSS Overview
- History and Evolution of PCI DSS
- PCI DSS Framework and Structure
- Applicability and Scope of PCI DSS
- Merchant and Service Provider Levels
- Validation Requirements and Processes
- Assessors and Approved Scanning Vendors (ASVs)
- Reporting and Compliance Maintenance
- Common Misconceptions about PCI DSS
Module 3: PCI DSS Requirements
- Overview of the 12 PCI DSS Core Requirements
- Install and Maintain a Secure Network and Systems
- Protect Cardholder Data
- Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program
- Implement Strong Access Control Measures
- Regularly Monitor and Test Networks
- Maintain an Information Security Policy
- Detailed Sub-Requirements and Testing Procedures
- Understanding Cardholder Data Environment (CDE)
- Scoping and Segmentation Concepts
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- PCI DSS v4.0 Updates and Changes
Module 4: Reporting Fundamentals
- Compliance Reporting Process
- Report on Compliance (ROC)
- Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs)
- Attestation of Compliance (AOC)
- Evidence Collection and Validation
- PCI DSS Audit Procedures
- Reporting Best Practices
Module 5: SAQ Reporting
- Overview of Self-Assessment Questionnaires
- Types of SAQs (A, A-EP, B, B-IP, C, C-VT, P2PE, D)
- Determining the Right SAQ Type
- Completing the SAQ Correctly
- Common SAQ Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Submission and Validation Process
- Maintaining Ongoing Compliance
Exam Benefits
Enhances understanding of PCI DSS standards, Improves payment data security knowledge, Boosts professional credibility in cybersecurity, Increases career advancement opportunities, Validates compliance and risk management skills, Recognized globally by payment industry leaders, Supports roles in auditing and assessment, Strengthens organizational security posture, Demonstrates commitment to data protection, Expands professional networking opportunities
Who Should Attend
IT security professionals, Compliance officers, Risk management specialists, Payment card industry professionals, System administrators, Internal and external auditors, Information security managers, Consultants and advisors, Merchants and service providers, Network and infrastructure engineers
Exam Syllabus
PCI DSS Overview, Payment Card Industry Structure, Key PCI DSS Terminology, PCI DSS Requirements 1–12, Scoping and Network Segmentation, Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), Data Flow Diagrams, Risk Assessment in PCI DSS, Security Controls and Testing Procedures, Secure Network Architecture, Access Control and Authentication, Encryption and Key Management, Vulnerability Management, Logging and Monitoring, Incident Response Planning, Compliance Validation and Reporting, Roles of QSAs ISAs and ASVs, Maintaining PCI DSS Compliance, Common Compliance Challenges and Best Practices
Exam Details
Exam Duration - 120 Min, Exam Pattern – MCQs, Number of Questions: 50, Passing Marks: 35, Exam Method – Online Open Book: No, Exam Pass Mark - 70% (35 out of 50) Exam Result - Immediate
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