Put the reading into practice
Practice PCI PCIP concepts
Finished a chapter or review session? Use original BMC questions, study every explanation, earn achievements, and share your progress from the Cyber Challenge.
Certification companion
PCIP Study Guide
Use the companion study guide to organize the material, compare important concepts, annotate key ideas, and build a written reference for review.
Bare Metal CyberPCI Security Standards Council learning path
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Companion learning set
Use the resources together.
Move between the free audio course, structured reading, and active recall instead of treating each resource as a separate product.
Certification study plan
Use the audio course and companion books as one learning system.
Use the study guide to organize the course, annotate difficult concepts, and build a reference you can revisit.
Five-step cycle
- Plan the week
Choose the lessons for the week, scan the matching book headings, and identify the concepts you expect to learn.
- Listen for structure
Complete the assigned audio lessons and mark terms, examples, or decisions that need a second pass.
- Read for depth
Use the study guide to clarify the lesson, annotate key ideas, and connect related objectives.
- Recall without prompts
Use the flashcards or your own questions before looking at the answer. Separate strong topics from weak ones.
- Close the loop
Open the linked Cyber Wiki articles, revisit missed lessons, and repeat difficult cards until you can explain the concept clearly.
The schedule is Bare Metal Cyber editorial guidance. Adjust the pace for your exam date, prior experience, and practice-test results.
Inside the book
Major subjects and chapter areas
Payment Security Reality and the “Why” Behind PCIThe PCI Standards Landscape (What Exists and Why It Matters)Scope, Boundaries, and “Connected To” ThinkingHow Compliance Is Assessed and What Evidence Looks LikePCI DSS Requirement 1: Network Security ControlsPCI DSS Requirement 2: Secure Configurations for System ComponentsPCI DSS Requirement 3: Protect Stored Account DataPCI DSS Requirement 4: Protect Account Data in TransitPCI DSS Requirement 5: Protect Systems and Networks from MalwarePCI DSS Requirement 6: Develop and Maintain Secure Systems and SoftwarePCI DSS Requirement 7: Restrict Access by Business Need to KnowPCI DSS Requirement 8: Identify Users and Authenticate Access