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Provides a deeper focus on the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and its implementation.
IBITGQ accredited three-day course aimed at those who are responsible for implementing and managing the PCI DSS.
Fully updated for the recently released PCI DSS v3.2
Learn from anywhere
Our Live Online option allows you to study your way, keeping travel and costs down to a minimum.
Successful completion of the course and included exam leads PCI DSS Implementation (PCI IM) qualification and 21 CPD/CPE points.
Fees
€1,395.00 per student exc. VAT
COURSE OUTLINES
Course Agenda
- The purpose of the PCI DSS and the requirement for protection of cardholder data.
- PCI DSS objectives and intent.
- Related PCI standards and programmes.
- Understand how PCI DSS compliance is enforced by the payment brands.
- Compliance needs for merchants and service providers. Explanation of the different levels.
- Understand how compliance to the standard must be reported by merchants and service providers.
- Overview of the 12 standard requirements.
- Technical Implementation of the requirements.
- Use of IT Governance PCI DSS Documentation Toolkit.
- Project management.
- Maintaining compliance.
Additional considerations for: call centres, encryption, software development, mobile payments, skimming.
Practical guidance and real-world examples will be taught, providing attendees with a full understanding of how to implement the different aspects of a PCI programme.
Day one of this course covers PCI DSS Foundation and days two and three cover the implementation.
COURSE DETAILS
Course duration and times
Day 1: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Day 2: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Day 3: 9:30am – 5:00pm / 5:30 pm - optional consultancy session.
What does this course cover?
- Outline of payment processes
- PCI DSS Ecosphere
- Why the PCI DSS?
- Where does it apply?
- The six control objectives
- The 12 requirements
- Compliance and enforcement
- Remediation and non-compliance
- Compliance structures
- Self-assessment or audit?
- Scoping principles of the PCI DSS
- How to scope for the PCI DSS
- Scope reduction
- The 12 Requirements
- Practical implications of the PCI DSS
- Documentation and evidence
- Managing a PCI DSS project
- How to gain compliance
- The prioritised approach
- What is ‘business as usual’?
- Going beyond the PCI DSS controls
PREREQUISITES
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. We will, however, assume that participants have a foundational knowledge of PCI DSS v4.0 along with the technical vocabulary to understand systems, technology and processes described by the Standard. We strongly recommend taking the PCI DSS Foundation Training Course before starting this course.
FEES & FUNDING
Through the Get Qualified Scheme, students benefit from tax credits of up to 70% of their course fees after successful completion. Our team can assist you with applying for the Get Qualified scheme when undergoing training at the NOUV Academy.
Businesses seeking to train their staff can benefit from the Investing in Skills Scheme, a government incentive designed to provide support to companies to increase the productivity and adaptability of individuals that are active in the Maltese labour market. Our team will assist you in accessing applicable schemes when enrolling your staff in training courses through the NOUV Academy.