PCI DSS Foundation Training Course

Training course outline

Version 4.0 of the PCI DSS was published on March 31,2022 to meet the evolving cybersecurity needs of the payments industry, promote security as a continuous process, and enable organizations to use different methods to achieve their security objectives.

To provide organizations with the time to implement the more complex requirements of version 4.0, the current PCI DSS v3.2.1 will remain active for two years until it is retired on March 31, 2024. If you require an introduction to PCI DSS v3.2.1, please purchase our self-paced online course.

The PCI DSS Foundation Training Course provides a comprehensive introduction to PCI DSS v4.0. Delivered by an experienced PCI DSS consultant, this one-day course explains the requirements of the Standard and how they can be applied to protect payment card data within your organization.

You will get an understanding of:

• The basics of the PCI DSS and why it is important to secure your customers’ payment card data

• The 6 control objectives and 12 technical and business requirements of the Standard

• PCI DSS merchant level definitions and their requirements

• The enforcement process and the implications of non-compliance

• Demonstrating compliance with SAQs (self-assessment questionnaires) or external audits

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PCI DSS Foundation Training Course benefits

Complete introduction to the PCI DSS

A comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of PCI DSS v4.0 compliance.

Designed by experts

Designed by PCI QSAs, with an auditor’s perspective on PCI DSS scoping, scope reduction, gap analysis, and remediation.

Delivered by professionals

Taught by a PCI DSS consultant with extensive experience of helping organizations of all sizes achieve PCI DSS compliance.

Learn from anywhere

Choose to take our Live Online course from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection.

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Who should attend this course?

Anybody accepting credit card payments, including merchants, third-party service providers, and acquirers. The course is suitable for a broad audience, including departments such as finance, internal audits, IT and sales, and business.

This course is also suitable for executives, managers, staff, and anyone who is interested in learning more about the PCI DSS and its requirements.

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Your Learning Path

Find out how the PCI DSS Foundation Training Course will help you start or enhance your career and boost your knowledge.

This course is an essential component of the following learning path:

• Information security roles

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Why choose IT Governance USA for your training needs?

• We are the global specialists – as global specialists in information security, cybersecurity, and privacy, we pride ourselves on being market leaders and keeping one step ahead. Our expert instructors use their working knowledge to bring the course content to life, while covering all the essential and technical content.

• Built and delivered by experts – our courses are built and delivered by subject-matter experts and innovative instructional design specialists with years of practical, hands-on experience.

• Learn your way – we have the training methods and solutions to suit your business or personal learning style. We offer instructor-led, blended, self-paced, elearning, in-house, and custom training options.

• Our service levels are exemplary – from the sales team that pays close attention to your development needs, to the operations team that makes things tick like a Swiss watch, to the energy and skill of the instructors. We are all passionate about what we do and want to ensure you get the best training experience possible.

• Pass the first time or train again for free – we have trained more than 28,000 people and we’re confident you’ll pass with us the first time. If you don’t, we’ll train you again for free.*

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