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Payment Systems Security
1. Foundations of Payment Systems
2. Core Security Principles
3. Cryptographic Controls and Data Protection
4. Payment System Component Security
5. Threat Landscape and Attack Vectors
6. Regulatory Compliance and Standards
7. Security Operations and Governance
Regulatory Compliance and Standards
PCI Data Security Standard
Core Requirements Framework
Network Security Requirements
Firewall Configuration Standards
Network Architecture Security
Default Security Settings
Password and Configuration Management
System Hardening Requirements
Data Protection Requirements
Cardholder Data Protection
Data Retention Policies
Encryption Requirements
Data Transmission Security
Secure Protocol Implementation
Wireless Network Security
System Security Requirements
Malware Protection
Anti-Malware Solution Implementation
Malware Detection and Response
Secure Development Practices
Application Security Testing
Patch Management Procedures
Access Control Requirements
Access Control Policies
Need-to-Know Principle
User Account Management
Authentication Requirements
Multi-Factor Authentication
Physical Access Controls
Monitoring and Testing Requirements
Logging and Monitoring
Log Management Systems
Log Analysis Procedures
Security Testing Requirements
Vulnerability Scanning
Penetration Testing
Security Policy Requirements
Information Security Policy
Policy Documentation
Policy Communication
Policy Review and Updates
Compliance Validation
Scoping and Segmentation
Cardholder Data Environment Definition
Network Segmentation Validation
Compliance Assessment Methods
Report on Compliance
Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Qualified Security Assessor Role
EMV Chip Card Standards
EMV Technology Framework
Chip and PIN Implementation
PIN Entry Security
PIN Verification Methods
Chip and Signature Systems
Signature Verification Limitations
Authentication Methods
Static Data Authentication
Dynamic Data Authentication
Combined Data Authentication
Offline Authentication
Online Authentication
Liability and Risk Management
EMV Liability Shift
Merchant Impact
Issuer Responsibilities
Fraud Liability Distribution
Risk Management Strategies
3-D Secure Protocol
Protocol Evolution
3-D Secure 1.0 Architecture
3-D Secure 2.0 Enhancements
Protocol Comparison
Migration Considerations
Authentication Flows
Frictionless Authentication
Challenge-Based Authentication
Risk-Based Authentication
Step-Up Authentication
Implementation Considerations
Merchant Integration
Issuer Implementation
User Experience Optimization
Mobile Implementation
Additional Regulatory Frameworks
Data Protection Regulations
General Data Protection Regulation
Data Subject Rights
Consent Management
Data Breach Notification
Privacy by Design
Cybersecurity Frameworks
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Framework Core Functions
Implementation Tiers
Framework Profiles
Payment System Application
Information Security Standards
ISO 27001 Standard
Information Security Management System
Risk Management Process
Certification Requirements
Continuous Improvement
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