Course Objective
What this programme helps you achieve
A hands-on 2 days programme that builds practical, job-ready capability in this area. Delivered through guided walkthroughs, worked examples and reusable checklists you can apply immediately.
UnderstandBuild a clear, structured understanding of the core concepts, terminology and drivers behind this domain.
ApplyTranslate the framework into practical actions, controls and working methods you can use on real engagements.
AssessEvaluate current-state maturity, identify gaps and prioritise the improvements that reduce the most risk.
DeliverProduce the artefacts, evidence and reporting expected of a competent practitioner in this area.
Market Need
Why this matters now
PCI DSS v4.0.1 Foundation addresses a capability that organisations increasingly need but often lack in a structured, defensible form. Teams frequently rely on ad-hoc knowledge, scattered documents or vendor claims instead of a repeatable method.
This programme closes that gap. It gives participants a shared vocabulary, a practical method and a set of reusable artefacts so the organisation can operate this domain consistently rather than reactively.
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Framework alignment: PCI DSS v4.0.1 (12 requirements, defined and customised approaches).
What makes this programme useful
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Practical Focus
Every module is grounded in real scenarios, walkthroughs and reusable checklists rather than theory alone.
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Career Relevant
Skills map directly to in-demand roles and to how organisations actually operate this domain.
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Structured Path
A logical progression from fundamentals to applied practice, with a clear takeaway toolkit.
Key Learning Areas
What participants will learn
Payment ecosystem, card data and PCI DSS scope
PCI DSS v4.0.1 structure and 12 requirements
Cardholder data environment (CDE) and scoping
The 6 goals and control objectives
Customised vs defined implementation approach
Roles, responsibilities and SAQ vs RoC
Evidence, testing procedures and assessment basics
Building a PCI DSS compliance roadmap
2 Days Agenda
Structured learning flow
Day 1
Day 1 — PCI DSS Scope & Requirements
Payment ecosystem, card data and PCI DSS scope; PCI DSS v4.0.1 structure and 12 requirements; Cardholder data environment (CDE) and scoping; The 6 goals and control objectives.
Day 2
Day 2 — Assessment, Evidence & Roadmap
Customised vs defined implementation approach; Roles, responsibilities and SAQ vs RoC; Evidence, testing procedures and assessment basics; Building a PCI DSS compliance roadmap.
Audience & Entry Level
Who should attend?
This programme is designed for professionals who work with, or are moving into, this area of cybersecurity, governance or technology.
Bank IT & Security TeamCompliance & Risk OfficerPCI / ISMS ManagerInternal AuditorFintech / PSP / MFS TeamNetwork & Infrastructure TeamCISO / Head of ITPayment & SWIFT Operations
Recommended prerequisite
A general awareness of information security or IT concepts is helpful. No specific certification is required to attend.
Learning Outcome
What participants should be able to do after the course
- Confidently work with payment ecosystem, card data and pci dss scope.
- Confidently work with pci dss v4.0.1 structure and 12 requirements.
- Confidently work with cardholder data environment (cde) and scoping.
- Confidently work with the 6 goals and control objectives.
- Confidently work with customised vs defined implementation approach.