Payment Card Security, Processing, and the PCI Standards from Pluralsight

Billions of card payment transactions happen every day. This course explains how they work, how criminals can turn payment card transactions into money, and how the PCI Security Standards aim to stop them.

There is a reason that criminals steal payment card data. It is because they can turn the stolen data into money. In this course, Payment Card Security, Processing, and the PCI Standards, you'll discover how a payment card transaction gets from the store to your statement and in the process learn about the electronic messages that move between the banks and payment card schemes. First, you'll find out how criminals turn the data into money and how the payment card industry stops them with the security standards that everyone and everything in the process has to follow. Next, you'll learn about which PCI authorized assessors and laboratories are required for an organization to validate compliance with the various PCI Security Standards. Finally, you'll explore the foundation qualification, the PCI Professional, that you may want to consider. By the end of this course, you'll understand how the payment system works and the PCI Security Standards role in protecting this data.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Discovering How Card Payments Work

The Payment Data That Criminals Want

Working Out Which PCI Standards Apply

PCI Compliance, Qualified Professionals, and Programs

Becoming a PCI Professional

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines payment card security, which is standard in banking and e-commerce

Taught by John Elliott, who is recognized for their work in payment card security

Develops knowledge of payment card security standards, which are core skills for compliance professionals

Suitable for learners with a background in payment processing or security

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Payment Card Security, Processing, and the PCI Standards with these activities:

Connect with Experts in Payment Security

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Accelerate your learning by seeking guidance and support from experienced professionals in the field.

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Identify potential mentors who have expertise in payment card security.
Reach out to these individuals and express your interest in mentorship.

Review PCI DSS

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Reviewing PCI DSS will provide you with a strong foundation for understanding the course material.

Browse courses on Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

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Read through the PCI DSS requirements.
Take notes on the key concepts.
Review online resources and articles about PCI DSS.

Review payment card industry concepts

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Review basic concepts of the payment card industry to refresh your knowledge and prepare for the course.

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Read articles or blog posts about the payment card industry.
Review the PCI Security Standards website.

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Review Encryption Cryptography

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Refresh your knowledge of encryption and cryptography concepts to build a stronger foundation for this course.

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Review basic cryptography concepts such as symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.
Read articles or blog posts on recent advances in encryption algorithms.

Review security basics

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Review basic security concepts to ensure a strong foundation for the course.

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Read a network security article.
Review a video about basic security principles.

Gather Payment Card Security Resources

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Organize and expand your understanding of payment card security by compiling a collection of valuable resources.

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Create a repository for collecting articles, whitepapers, and industry best practices related to payment card security.
Share your compilation with peers or colleagues to contribute to knowledge sharing.

Join a study group

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Join a study group to discuss course concepts and work on projects together.

Browse courses on Payment Card Industry

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Find a study group or create your own.
Meet regularly to discuss course material and work on projects.

Follow tutorials on PCI compliance

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Follow tutorials on PCI compliance to gain a deeper understanding of the standards and their implementation.

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Find tutorials on PCI compliance from reputable sources.
Follow the steps outlined in the tutorials.

Practice analyzing payment card data

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Practice analyzing payment card data to identify potential security risks.

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Use a sample dataset to analyze payment card transactions.
Identify and categorize potential security risks.

Explore Payment Card Security Resources

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Supplement your understanding of payment card security practices by exploring resources from industry experts.

Browse courses on PCI DSS

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Visit the official PCI Security Standards Council website and review their resources.
Follow industry blogs and forums to stay updated on emerging threats and best practices.
Attend webinars or online courses on payment card security.

Analyze Payment Card Transactions

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Enhance your understanding of how payment card transactions work by practicing analysis of real-world examples.

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Gather sample payment card transactions from various sources.
Review and analyze the transactions to identify potential fraud or security risks.
Document your findings and recommendations for mitigating identified risks.

Write a report on PCI compliance

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Create a report on PCI compliance to demonstrate an understanding of the standards and their implementation.

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Research PCI compliance requirements.
Identify and describe the steps involved in achieving PCI compliance.
Provide recommendations for improving PCI compliance.

Develop a PCI Security Compliance Plan

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Apply your knowledge of PCI Security Standards by creating a plan for implementing them in a real-world scenario.

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Identify the scope of your PCI compliance efforts.
Conduct a risk assessment to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to address the identified risks.
Document your findings and recommendations in a comprehensive security plan.

Support Non-Profit Organizations Focused on Payment Security

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the community by volunteering your skills in payment card security.

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Identify non-profit organizations that specialize in payment security or fraud prevention.
Offer your services to assist with research, education, or advocacy initiatives.
Share your knowledge and expertise to help organizations improve their payment security practices.

Career center

Learners who complete Payment Card Security, Processing, and the PCI Standards will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Payment Card Industry Professional

Payment Card Industry Professionals are responsible for ensuring that organizations comply with the PCI Security Standards. This course provides Payment Card Industry Professionals with a deep understanding of the PCI Security Standards and the requirements that organizations must meet to be compliant. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Payment Card Industry Professionals can help organizations to avoid costly fines and penalties.

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Risk Manager

Risk Managers identify and assess risks to an organization, including the risk of payment card fraud. This course provides Risk Managers with a deep understanding of the threats to payment card data and the methods that can be used to detect and prevent fraud. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Risk Managers can help organizations to identify and mitigate security risks.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors evaluate the security of computer networks and systems, including payment card systems. This course provides IT Auditors with a deep understanding of the PCI Security Standards and the requirements that organizations must meet to be compliant. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, IT Auditors can help organizations to identify and mitigate security risks.

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Forensic Accountant

Forensic Accountants investigate financial crimes, including payment card fraud. This course provides Forensic Accountants with a deep understanding of how criminals steal payment card data and the methods that can be used to detect and prevent fraud. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Forensic Accountants can help organizations to recover from financial losses and bring criminals to justice.

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Compliance Officer

Compliance Officers ensure that organizations comply with laws and regulations, including payment card industry regulations. This course provides Compliance Officers with a deep understanding of the PCI Security Standards and the requirements that organizations must meet to be compliant. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Compliance Officers can help organizations to avoid costly fines and penalties.

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Information Security Manager

Information Security Managers oversee the security of an organization's computer networks and systems, including payment card systems. This course provides Information Security Managers with a deep understanding of the PCI Security Standards and the requirements that organizations must meet to be compliant. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Information Security Managers can develop and implement effective security measures to protect organizations from cyberattacks.

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Fraud Analyst

Fraud Analysts investigate and prevent fraud, including payment card fraud. This course provides Fraud Analysts with a deep understanding of how criminals steal payment card data and the methods that can be used to detect and prevent fraud. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Fraud Analysts can stay ahead of the latest fraud trends and protect organizations from financial losses.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts help organizations protect their computer networks and systems from cyberattacks. This course provides a strong foundation in payment card security, which is a critical aspect of cybersecurity. By understanding the threats to payment card data and the standards that are in place to protect it, Security Analysts can develop and implement more effective security measures.

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Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineers design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks. This course provides Cybersecurity Engineers with a strong foundation in payment card security, which is a critical aspect of cybersecurity. By understanding the threats to payment card data and the standards that are in place to protect it, Cybersecurity Engineers can develop and implement more effective security measures.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data to help organizations make better decisions. This course provides Data Analysts with a deep understanding of the payment card industry and the data that is generated by payment card transactions. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Data Analysts can help organizations to identify trends and patterns that can be used to improve security and prevent fraud.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases, including databases that store payment card data. This course provides Database Administrators with a deep understanding of the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Database Administrators can help organizations to protect payment card data from unauthorized access and theft.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts help organizations to improve their business processes. This course provides Business Analysts with a deep understanding of the payment card industry and the challenges that organizations face in complying with the PCI Security Standards. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Business Analysts can help organizations to develop more efficient and effective business processes.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects, including projects to improve payment card security. This course provides Project Managers with a deep understanding of the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Project Managers can help organizations to implement effective security measures and avoid costly delays.

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Financial Analyst

Financial Analysts evaluate the financial performance of companies and make recommendations on investment decisions. This course provides Financial Analysts with a deep understanding of the payment card industry and the risks associated with payment card fraud. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Financial Analysts can make more informed investment decisions.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications, including payment card processing applications. This course provides Software Engineers with a deep understanding of the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards. By understanding the payment card industry and the PCI Security Standards, Software Engineers can develop more secure and reliable software applications.

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