Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard – (PCIDSS) Understanding the basics

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About Course

Welcome to the PCI-DSS Awareness Training. This course is designed to help you understand how to protect payment card data in your daily work. You’ll learn why compliance is essential, what your role entails, and the simple steps you can take to keep sensitive information secure.

What Will You Learn?

  • By completing this PCI DSS Awareness course, you will:
  • Understand the Basics of PCI DSS:
  • Learn what the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is, why it’s important, and how it protects sensitive cardholder data.
  • Identify and Protect Cardholder Data:
  • Discover best practices for handling payment information securely to prevent breaches and protect customers' trust.
  • Recognize Security Threats:
  • Gain the ability to spot common threats like phishing, malware, and unauthorized access, and learn how to respond to them effectively.
  • Support PCI DSS Compliance in Your Role:
  • Understand your responsibilities in maintaining compliance, whether it’s securing systems, using strong passwords, or safeguarding physical documents.
  • Work Safely with Third Parties:
  • Learn how to ensure vendors and service providers meet compliance standards to protect your organization from risks.
  • This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to protect sensitive payment information and contribute to your organization’s overall security and compliance efforts.

Course Content

What is PCI-DSS?
This module introduces the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and why it is crucial for businesses and employees who handle payment card data. Understanding the basics of PCI DSS lays the foundation for knowing how to safeguard sensitive information and protect customer trust.

  • What is PCI-DSS and Why Does It Matter?
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  • What is Cardholder Data?
  • PCI DSS QUIZ Lesson 1
  • Key Takeaway from Module 1

Your Role in Protecting Cardholder Data as a BPO Agent
In this module, we’ll explore why your role is essential in protecting payment card data and what actions you can take to help secure sensitive information. By following best practices and understanding your responsibilities, you’ll contribute directly to maintaining the trust and safety of your customers and your organization.

Recognizing and Responding to Security Threats
In this module, you’ll learn how to identify potential security threats to cardholder data and what steps to take if you encounter one. Being able to recognize and respond to these threats quickly is a critical part of protecting payment card information and staying compliant with PCI DSS.

PCI DSS Compliance Requirements
This module dives into the core requirements of PCI DSS and explains how they apply to your organization and day-to-day work. Understanding these requirements ensures that you know how to contribute to compliance and protect sensitive payment data.

Working Securely with Third Parties
Many organizations rely on third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT vendors) to help handle cardholder data. This module explains how to ensure these providers are compliant and what your responsibilities are when working with them.

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