PCI Forensic Investigator (PCI PFI)

Issued by PCI Security Standards Council

In the event of an actual or suspected attack, compromise or vulnerability affecting payment card transactions or cardholder data a forensic investigation may be required. Forensic investigation of credit card data can be challenging and complex, requiring forensic investigators with highly specialized skills and proven staff and experience, capable of rapid response.

Type Certification

Additional Details

Skills

Business IT Systems
Card Payment Transactional Flows
Information Systems Auditing
Information Systems Auditor
IT Systems Development
IT Systems Support
Payment Card Industry Fundamentals
PCI DSS
Qualified Security Assessor

Earning Criteria

Standards

PCI Data Security Standard

PCI DSS provides a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to protect account data. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was developed to encourage and enhance cardholder data security and facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures globally.