PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA)

Training Description: PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA)

Course Overview

The PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA) training is designed for IT security professionals seeking advanced skills in assessing corporate security practices in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). This program prepares you to conduct internal security assessments within your organization to ensure compliance with PCI DSS requirements, while minimizing security risks for payment card data.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to perform security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend solutions to ensure the protection of sensitive payment card information.

Training Objectives

• Understand the fundamental principles of PCI DSS and its requirements for protecting payment card data.
• Gain the skills necessary to perform internal security assessments in PCI environments, with a focus on protecting sensitive information.
• Learn how to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities in systems, processes, and technologies used to handle payment card data.
• Familiarize with best PCI security practices and internal auditing techniques to validate PCI DSS compliance.
• Develop a proactive approach to maintaining PCI security and compliance within your organization, minimizing risks associated with data breaches.

Training Program

1. Introduction to PCI DSS

• Overview of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and its importance in securing payment transactions.
• Introduction to PCI DSS requirements and the basic principles of data security.
• The role of the Internal Security Assessor (ISA) in maintaining PCI compliance.

2. Understanding PCI DSS Requirements

• The 12 key PCI DSS requirements and their application in different payment processing environments.
• Implementing security controls to protect sensitive data, including payment card data and personal information.
• Technical requirements: encryption, credential management, authentication, access monitoring, and logging.

3. Performing Internal Security Assessments

• Planning and preparing for an internal PCI assessment: methodology, tools, and documentation.
• Identifying risks and vulnerabilities in PCI environments: auditing infrastructures, networks, and applications.
• Data collection techniques for conducting a comprehensive analysis of existing security practices.

4. Analyzing Security Controls

• Assessing internal controls: system security, access management, protection of data in transit and at rest.
• Identifying security gaps and recommending improvements to protect payment card information.
• Verifying compliance with physical security requirements and risk management processes.

5. Incident Management and Vulnerability Remediation

• Identifying, managing, and responding to security incidents in a PCI environment.
• Applying best practices for addressing vulnerabilities and strengthening security controls.
• Preparing incident reports and post-incident analysis to prevent data breaches.

6. Communicating Results and Managing Compliance

• Writing PCI audit reports and presenting findings to internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring corrective actions: planning, implementing, and validating actions to ensure continuous compliance.
• The importance of compliance reports in relations with business partners and external auditors.

7. Maintaining PCI Security and Compliance Long-Term

• Strategies for ensuring ongoing compliance with PCI DSS requirements beyond the initial audit.
• Planning recurring security checks, periodic reviews, and internal training to maintain a security culture.
• Continuous monitoring and evaluating new security threats in payment card data security.

8. Practical Workshop: PCI Internal Security Assessment

• Practical audit cases in a PCI environment: vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and compliance validation.
• Group discussions on best practices and common challenges faced when conducting internal PCI security assessments.
• Simulations of real-life situations to prepare participants for effective internal assessments.

Training Duration

3 to 4 days (approximately 24 to 32 hours), including both theoretical sessions and practical exercises.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of PCI DSS and information security principles.
• Prior experience in IT security management or security auditing.
• Familiarity with payment processing environments and security technologies.

Target Audience

• Information security professionals and PCI auditors seeking to become qualified Internal Security Assessors.
• PCI compliance officers in organizations handling sensitive payment card data.
• Security consultants, risk managers, and data security experts who wish to gain practical experience in PCI internal assessments.
• Anyone involved in auditing and managing PCI security systems within an organization.

Certification

Upon completion of the training, participants will receive the PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA) Certificate, validating their ability to perform internal assessments and ensure compliance with PCI DSS requirements.

Join this training to become an expert in PCI internal security and ensure your organization’s processes are compliant with the standards for payment card data security!