PCI Secure Software Assessor

Training Description: PCI Secure Software Assessor

Course Overview

The PCI Secure Software Assessor training is designed to equip IT security professionals, developers, and compliance experts with the skills to assess the security of payment software in accordance with PCI Secure Software requirements. This course will enable participants to understand the standards and best practices to ensure that software handling payment information is protected from vulnerabilities and attacks.

Throughout this training, participants will learn how to assess and test payment applications and software to ensure their compliance with PCI SSC’s software security requirements. You will also learn how to implement security strategies throughout the software development lifecycle, from design to production.

Training Objectives

• Gain a deep understanding of the software security standards defined by PCI Secure Software.
• Learn how to evaluate payment applications and identify vulnerabilities in source code, configurations, and processes.
• Understand the processes for integrating security into software development to meet PCI requirements.
• Know how to test and audit the security of payment applications and recommend corrective actions.
• Learn how to conduct a comprehensive software security assessment and certify its PCI compliance.

Training Program

1. Introduction to PCI Secure Software

• What is PCI Secure Software and its role in securing payment software?
• PCI software security standards: basic principles and requirements.
• The importance of software security in protecting sensitive data.

2. Fundamentals of Payment Software Security

• Common vulnerabilities in payment applications: SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other flaws.
• Managing security risks in payment environments.
• Secure development strategies: how to integrate security from the design phase.

3. Securing Payment Applications

• Integrating security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Secure coding methodologies and analysis of security flaws in applications.
• Best practices for managing sensitive data and payment information.

4. Software Security Analysis and Testing

• Tools and techniques for analyzing the security of payment software.
• Penetration testing and application security evaluation: methodologies and best practices.
• Identifying and remediating vulnerabilities in source code and application configurations.

5. PCI Secure Software Compliance Requirements

• Understanding the specific requirements of PCI Secure Software and how they apply to payment applications.
• Documentation and reporting required to certify software compliance with PCI standards.
• Verification and validation processes for software security by qualified assessors.

6. Practical Workshop: Evaluating Payment Application Security

• Hands-on practice: evaluating a payment application.
• Identifying vulnerabilities and proposing solutions to enhance the security of applications.
• Developing a PCI Secure Software compliance report and improvement recommendations.

7. PCI Secure Software Audit and Certification

• Auditing payment software according to PCI requirements.
• Managing PCI Secure Software certification for payment applications.
• Best practices for ensuring ongoing compliance and software security over time.

8. Responsibilities and Ethics of the PCI Secure Software Assessor

• The role and responsibilities of a PCI Secure Software Assessor.
• Ethical and professional standards to follow when evaluating software.
• The importance of confidentiality and security during assessments.

Training Duration

4 to 5 days (approximately 30 to 35 hours), including theoretical lessons, case studies, and practical workshops.

Prerequisites

• Previous experience in software development or IT security.
• Knowledge of basic cybersecurity principles and PCI DSS standards.
• Familiarity with security analysis tools and penetration testing.

Target Audience

• Software developers and development engineers.
• Security auditors and consultants.
• Compliance and security managers in companies handling payment data.
• Professionals responsible for certifying payment applications.

Certification

Participants who successfully pass the final exam will receive the PCI Secure Software Assessor certification, internationally recognized for assessing and certifying the security of payment applications.

Join this training to become an expert in evaluating and certifying the security of payment software, and play a key role in protecting sensitive information in the payments sector.