PCI-DSS v4.0 Implementer
The PCI DSS Implementer Certification assesses participants who have acquired the knowledge and expertise required to implement and maintain security controls in accordance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
Participants will be evaluated on the knowledge and skills needed to effectively implement PCI DSS requirements, define and manage the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), conduct compliance assessments, manage security controls, identify gaps, and support continuous compliance with PCI DSS requirements.
By holding an PCI DSS Implementer Certificate, participants demonstrate that they possess the capabilities and competencies required to support organizations in implementing PCI DSS requirements, strengthening payment card data security, managing compliance risks, and maintaining effective security controls based on recognized industry best practices.
WHO SHOULD DO
- Managers responsible for PCI DSS compliance
- External auditors performing PCI DSS validation
- Internal auditors
- Information and cybersecurity professionals
- IT professionals working in PCI DSS environments
- Risk Managers
- Project Managers
- Compliance professionals
- Security professionals responsible for payment card data protection
- Professionals involved in PCI DSS implementation and assessment
EXAM SYLLABUS
- Module 1: PCI DSS Scoping, Assessment & Validation
- Module 2: PCI DSS Assessment Reporting & Attestation
- Module 3: Patch Management & Secure Software Development
- Module 4: Encryption Key Management
- Module 5: PCI DSS Tokenization
- Module 6: PCI DSS Penetration Testing
- Module 7: Third-Party Service Provider Risk
- Module 8: Managing PCI DSS Changes
- Module 9: PCI DSS Implementation Best Practices
- Module 10: Implementation Workshop & Practical Application
BENEFITS
- Demonstrate knowledge of PCI DSS requirements and implementation practices.
- Develop the capability to support PCI DSS compliance programs.
- Understand PCI DSS scoping, assessment, validation, and evidence requirements.
- Strengthen skills in managing payment card data security risks.
- Apply effective approaches to vulnerability, patch, encryption, and tokenization management.
- Understand penetration testing and third-party service provider risk requirements.
- Identify control gaps and support corrective and remediation activities.
- Improve organizational readiness for PCI DSS assessments.
- Support continuous PCI DSS compliance and security improvement.
EXAM INFORMATION
- Exam Method: Online
- Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
- Exam Format: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Number of Questions: 50
- Passing Score: 70% (35 out of 50)