The course “Incident Response and Crisis Management under PCI DSS – PCI DSS Oriented” focuses on providing security and compliance professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively respond to security incidents and manage crises in the context of the PCI DSS standard. Throughout the course, essential aspects of incident response are covered, including preparation, detection, containment, eradication, and recovery of security incidents related to payment card data.

Participants will learn about the importance of having robust incident response plans and how to develop them in line with PCI DSS requirements. Best practices for early incident identification, severity assessment, and implementation of containment measures to minimize the impact on payment data security are addressed.

Additionally, the course includes preparation for effectively managing security crises, involving team coordination, communication with internal and external stakeholders, and restoration of operational normalcy after a serious incident. Key roles and responsibilities in crisis management are explored, and guidance is provided on maintaining calm and efficiency in high-stress situations.