Course Objective
What this programme helps you achieve
A hands-on 3 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 Implementation Workshop 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 implementation across all 12 requirements.
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
Scoping the cardholder data environment accurately
Network segmentation to reduce scope
Implementing requirements 1–6: build and maintain secure systems
Implementing requirements 7–9: access control and physical security
Implementing requirements 10–11: logging, monitoring and testing
Requirement 12: policy, governance and risk
Customised approach and targeted risk analysis
Evidence collection and assessment readiness
3 Days Agenda
Structured learning flow
Day 1
Day 1 — Scope & Secure Systems
Scoping the cardholder data environment accurately; Network segmentation to reduce scope; Implementing requirements 1–6: build and maintain secure systems.
Day 2
Day 2 — Access, Logging & Testing
Implementing requirements 7–9: access control and physical security; Implementing requirements 10–11: logging, monitoring and testing; Requirement 12: policy, governance and risk.
Day 3
Day 3 — Governance, Evidence & Readiness
Customised approach and targeted risk analysis; Evidence collection and assessment readiness.
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 scoping the cardholder data environment accurately.
- Confidently work with network segmentation to reduce scope.
- Confidently work with implementing requirements 1–6: build and maintain secure systems.
- Confidently work with implementing requirements 7–9: access control and physical security.
- Confidently work with implementing requirements 10–11: logging, monitoring and testing.