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EU PCI DSS training

Six microlessons on PCI DSS in the EU: the 12 requirements, secure cardholder data handling, network security, testing and monitoring, and EU obligations, with situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the EU PCI DSS course covers

This course covers the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for organizations in the EU in six microlessons. It explains how PCI DSS works alongside GDPR, PSD2, NIS2 and DORA, and covers the 12 requirements, secure handling and storage of cardholder data, network security and access controls, security testing and monitoring, and validation, breach reporting and third-party responsibilities.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Apply the 12 requirements of PCI DSS 4.0 to secure cardholder data environments
  • Use encryption and key management controls for data at rest and in transit
  • Apply network segmentation, firewalls and multi-factor authentication to restrict access
  • Understand vulnerability scanning, internal scans and annual penetration tests
  • Use centralized logging, monitoring and tested incident response
  • Manage EU regulatory obligations, breach reporting timelines and third-party responsibilities
Course contents

6 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Introduction to PCI DSS and the EU Regulatory Framework
2The 12 PCI DSS Requirements Framework
3Secure Cardholder Data Handling and Storage
4Network Security and Access Controls
5Security Testing and Monitoring Requirements
6Maintaining Compliance and EU-Specific Considerations

  1. Introduction to PCI DSS and the EU Regulatory Framework: What PCI DSS is and how it fits with GDPR, PSD2, NIS2 and DORA.
  2. The 12 PCI DSS Requirements Framework: The 12 requirements and how they protect cardholder data.
  3. Secure Cardholder Data Handling and Storage: Encryption, key management and secure storage of card data.
  4. Network Security and Access Controls: Network segmentation, firewalls and access controls.
  5. Security Testing and Monitoring Requirements: Vulnerability scans, penetration tests, logging and monitoring.
  6. Maintaining Compliance and EU-Specific Considerations: Validation, breach reporting timelines and third-party responsibilities.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for PCI DSS (EU).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Organizations in the EU that take, process or store card payments
  • IT, security and development teams who run payment systems
  • Customer service and finance teams who handle card details
  • Compliance, risk and vendor management teams

Laws covered

  • PCI DSS version 4.0. The card industry's security standard for any organization that stores, processes or transmits cardholder data. It's a contractual requirement set through the card brands and acquirers, not a law. Its future-dated requirements became mandatory on 31 March 2025.
  • GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679). Requires appropriate security for personal data, including card data, and notification of personal data breaches to the supervisory authority within 72 hours where required.
  • PSD2, NIS2 and DORA. EU rules that work alongside PCI DSS, covering strong customer authentication for payments, cybersecurity risk management and ICT resilience in financial services.
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Your questions answered

Questions about EU PCI DSS training

How long is the EU PCI DSS course?

It's made up of 6 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Is PCI DSS a law in the EU?

No. It's an industry standard enforced through contracts with card brands and acquirers. It works alongside EU laws such as GDPR, PSD2, NIS2 and DORA, which the course explains.

Who should take this course?

Anyone in the EU who handles card payments or works on the systems that store, process or transmit card data, from customer service to IT and finance.

How often should staff take PCI DSS training?

PCI DSS requires security awareness training when people join and at least once every 12 months. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat automatically.

Can I try the EU PCI DSS course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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