PCI DSS Compliance Bundle
Role-based training that equips staff with the specialized course content they need to understand and fulfill their compliance responsibilities
PCI DSS Training Description
CampusGuard’s PCI DSS Compliance Bundle provides your organization with role-based training to meet the requirements of the PCI DSS, while ensuring staff understand their individual responsibilities for compliance.
- Target Audience:
- PCI for Merchants: Merchant/Department Staff and Managers
- PCI for IT: System Admins and IT Staff responsible for securing systems within the CDE
- PCI for Students/Cashiers: Students and Cashiers only process card payments one at a time
- PCI for Executives: C-Level Executives
- PCI for E-Commerce: Merchant/Department Staff and Managers, responsible for managing and maintaining e-commerce/online stores only
- Course Length:
- PCI for Merchants: 10-15 minutes/module; total: 45 minutes
- PCI for IT: 20 minutes/module; total: 60 minutes
- PCI for Students/Cashiers: 30 minutes
- PCI for Executives: 20 minutes
- PCI for E-Commerce: 25 minutes
PCI DSS Course Learning Objectives
CampusGuard’s PCI Compliance Bundle enables your teams to assign role-based training to merchant and organizational staff based on their daily responsibilities and involvement in the payment card environment.
PCI DSS Courses and Modules
Our PCI DSS courses are role-based and designed with micro-learning modules, making the content easier to retain.
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PCI DSS Compliance for Merchants
This training provides a comprehensive overview of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements, including best practices on how to protect cardholder data, securely process payment card transactions on campus, and meet the ongoing compliance requirements from the DSS. Modules include:- Introduction to PCI DSS
- Payment Card Security
- Identifying Risks
- Complying with PCI DSS
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PCI DSS for IT
This course provides a closer look at the PCI DSS and the requirements your organization needs to meet before attesting to annual compliance. This training is geared towards IT staff and management, who, while not typically participating in the payment process, are responsible for implementing and maintaining the required technical infrastructure campus-wide. Modules include:- PCI DSS Compliance
- Securing the CDE
- Objectives and Requirements
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PCI DSS for Students/Cashiers
This training is designed to meet the requirements of the PCI DSS and educate front-line staff on how to securely handle cardholder data and process payment card transactions on campus. -
PCI DSS for Executives
This training provides a high-level overview of the PCI DSS requirements, including guidelines for handling and protecting cardholder data, common risks and threats to the cardholder data environment, and the consequences of non-compliance. -
PCI DSS for E-commerce
This training is designed for merchants who are not involved in the day-to-day processing of cards, but have an online store or e-commerce site that their department manages or supports. The module reviews best practices for securing online storefronts and monitoring third-party relationships. -
PCI DSS: Device Inspections
PCI DSS Requirement 9.5 outlines very specific procedures for protecting Point-of-Interaction (POI) devices. This training provides merchant staff with guidance for inspecting devices and reporting any suspected indicators of compromise. The length of this micro training course is approximately 5-7 minutes.
Explore our other courses
Explore our full course library to find training that fits your needs, from security awareness and compliance essentials to specialized topics designed to support your role and responsibilities. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your cybersecurity posture, stay up to date with industry regulations, or broaden your knowledge, we’ve got you covered.
Our Latest PCI DSS Courses Updates
We update all courses annually to reflect evolving risks and requirements. The annual updates to our latest PCI DSS training courses/modules include:
- New graphics/images
- Explanation of role-based courses and objectives
- Encompasses all changes from the PCI DSS v4.0 (and 4.0.1)
- Updated lessons learned and breach examples
- Review of mobile solutions and validated programs (CPoC, etc.)
- Contactless payments and digital wallets
- QR code phishing risks
- Increased focus on e-commerce risks
- Best practices for remote access
- Guidance for POS device security
- Third-party oversight and downloadable resources
- Updated PCI DSS resources have also been added to the PCI DSS Resource Library!
Access Our Resource Library and Threat Intel News
All PCI DSS Course users also have access to our Resource Library, which offers supplemental materials that support the course content.
Our Threat Intel Briefing newsletter is sent directly to your inbox twice a month and features the latest cyber threats, cyber crimes, and vulnerabilities happening now around the globe.
PCI DSS Videos and Articles
PCI DSS Compliance Guide & Checklist
Download our PCI DSS Compliance Guide & Quarterly Checklist to help you achieve and maintain PCI compliance. Access this free download now!
Fact vs. Fiction: 9 PCI DSS Misconceptions
In this video, we discuss common PCI DSS misconceptions and the facts that dispel them. We explore more details behind these truths and provide guidance for businesses of all sizes to maintain PCI compliance and robust security practices while avoiding costly breaches.
The Essential Role of SAQs in PCI DSS Compliance
In this video, CampusGuard discusses the importance of completing an SAQ (or SAQs) for PCI DSS compliance. Self-Assessment Questionnaires for maintaining PCI DSS compliance help businesses identify security gaps, assess their current practices, report on their compliance status, and demonstrate their commitment to protecting cardholder data.
What Is a QSA?
In this video, CampusGuard discusses Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), certified by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council. QSA’s have a deep understanding of the PCI DSS and the processes involved in card processing, network segmentation, payment card brand validation and reporting requirements, hardware and communications infrastructure, compliance issues, and effective mitigation strategies.
PCI DSS Guidance for Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1
Get guidance on PCI DSS requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 regarding e-commerce payment channels and preventing e-skimming attacks.
University of Oregon Gets Its PCI DSS Ducks in a Row
CampusGuard partnered with the University of Oregon to break down the complexities of PCI DSS and guide them to PCI compliance.
The College at Brockport, SUNY Continues to Fearlessly Achieve PCI Compliance With a Trusted Partnership
Learn how CampusGuard guided the College at Brockport, SUNY down the complex path of achieving PCI compliance.
Reed College Realizes PCI DSS Compliance Across Departments
Discover how CampusGuard has engaged with Reed College to successfully attest full compliance with the PCI DSS.
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"CampusGuard is an excellent organization to collaborate with for training and compliance-related matters. The staff is professional, knowledgeable, and treats everyone with respect. The training programs are well-organized, easy to understand, and navigate. As a new employee in my role, I initially knew little about PCI. However, Brent and the entire team at CampusGuard were always gracious in answering my questions. Their commitment to support made my transition seamless and enriching."
Protect Cardholder Data and Your Organization's Reputation
Keep up with changing compliance requirements, evolving risks, and data security best practices.
PCI DSS Training Frequently Asked Questions
Training ensures employees understand the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements, which protect cardholder data and reduce the risk of breaches.
Anyone handling, processing, transmitting, or storing payment card data—including IT staff, call center staff, finance teams, and even third-party contractors should receive training.
PCI DSS training should be completed at least annually, and whenever there are major updates to PCI DSS requirements or changes in job roles that involve cardholder data.
Yes. Requirement 12.6 of PCI DSS mandates security awareness training for all personnel.
Failure to train staff may result in non-compliance, fines from payment brands, increased risk of breaches, and loss of the ability to process card payments.
Employees learn to recognize threats, properly handle cardholder data, and follow secure processes, reducing the likelihood of human error or insider threats.
PCI DSS training focuses specifically on safeguarding payment card data, while general security awareness training covers broader cybersecurity risks.
Yes. PCI DSS requires training to be tailored to an employee’s role (e.g., IT staff may need in-depth technical guidance, while frontline staff need secure handling procedures).
CampusGuard's PCI DSS training is role-based, ensuring that employees receive the specific training that impacts their responsibilities in the organization.
PCI DSS training programs should be updated annually to incorporate new requirements, evolving threats, and best practices introduced by PCI SSC updates.
CampusGuard's PCI DSS training courses are updated annually to address the above items.