Learn about the PCI-DSS certification for payment card industries and how it can make their operations more secure.

The Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) is a collaborative effort of the major payment card companies Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, and Discover Financial Services. The standard was created so merchants and businesses performing transactions with payment cards can secure their operations. Through this course, we aim to provide you with a basic understanding of this standard.

The course consists only of a single module and covers topics such as the goals and requirements of PCIDSS, its major areas, and the steps to achieve compliance with the standard. The course also explains cardholder data and several important acronyms and associated definitions. You will also learn about the service codes prevalent in the use by the major payment card industries.

This course will aid you if you are linked with the e-commerce sector, payment card industry, or merchandise that involves inline and digital transactions with payment cards. By taking this course, you can increase your proficiency in cyber protection. The certification earned from this course can also help you unlock the doors for further advancement in cyber and digital security.