This course helps to improve security, reduce the risk of data loss, and simplify understanding and adherence to PCI DSS requirements

• High-level overview of the PCI SSC, and basics around the PCI DSS, including key terms, payment account data and its handling requirements.
• Potential security impacts and considerations around home office environments, as well as different types of job roles and functions and how they could impact the security of payment account data.
• Common home office equipment security best practices and requirements to mitigate threats to sensitive payment account data.
• Types of phishing and ransomware attacks and how to better identify, report and avoid them.
• Guidance around the “dos and don’ts” of remote working.
• Understanding Information Security Policies and their intended purpose.
• Helpful resources and additional guidance provided through the PCI SSC for securing home office and remote working environments.

Upon completion of the course, you (or your staff) will be able to:

• Understand security responsibilities and best practices
• Understand how to better identify payment account data and other sensitive data and apply specific handling requirements to keep data secure
• Better identify common phishing and ransomware attacks and what steps to take to avoid unauthorized sharing or disclosure of sensitive data
• Better understand information security policies and why they are important to maintaining a secure cardholder data environment
• Access additional guidance on work from home security requirements and best practices
• Have tools and additional insight to secure your organization’s payment account data
• Support your organization’s compliance efforts through your knowledge of how to apply security requirements and best practices to your home office environments