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'Insiders Guide' delivers in-depth detail on PCI DSS 3.0 updates

March 20, 2014

The PCI Security Standards Council has announced a new online training resource, "An Insider's Guide to PCI DSS 3.0." The guide focuses on the intent, interpretation and implementation of major changes from PCI DSS 2.0 to PCI DSS 3.0, which became effective in January.

Developed in collaboration with e-learning provider Security Innovation, the 90-minute training course is geared toward individuals responsible for PCI security efforts within an organization. Course highlights include:

• an overview of PCI DSS v3.0 evolving requirements, requirement clarifications and additional guidance — including how changes might affect the user's business environment;
• guidance for using the newly integrated guidance column to simplify workflow;
• best practices for implementing PCI DSS into business-as-usual processes;
• enhanced testing procedures; and
• knowledge checks, module summaries and links to additional online resources.

"This course is an important tool for companies wanting to streamline their transition [to] the new version of the standard," said Bob Russo, general manager of PCI SSC. "We hope organizations will take advantage of this resource in building security practices across their business that address people, process and technology."

"An Insider's Guide to PCI DSS 3.0" is available through Security Innovation at the introductory rate of $159.