| The following outlines the topics we cover in the 1.5 day refresher training course for the ANSI TG-3/TR-39, "PIN Security Compliance Audit". This is a follow up to the core day training course that enables auditors to do a thorough audit of PIN debit transactions based on the ANSI Standards and best practices that all US EFT networks require from their members and service providers. We will cover the following:
Refresher Course Day 1 Agenda
- Review of X9.8 PIN Management
- Review X9.24 standard on Retail Banking Key Management
- Management of encryption Keys throughout their entire lifecycle, covering:
- Key Generation,
- Key Distribution,
- Key Usage,
- Key Loading,
- Key Storage, and
- Key Destruction.
- Principles of Dual Custody and Split Knowledge
- Roles and Responsibilities of Key Management team
- Use of proper Cryptographic modules; i.e. Tamper Resistant Security Modules for processing PINs
- Secured Environments
- Key Bundling - e.g. AKB per ANSI Technical Requirement #31 (TR-31)
- Required Audit Trails
- Review of all the Controls in Sec 4 of TR 39
- Class project
- Review of class project, Questions-Answers
Refresher Course Day 2 (Morning) Agenda
- Review of Public-Private Key algorithm (also known as asymmetric encryption algorithm) to perform 'Remote Key Loading' in ATMs.
- Review of digital signatures used to provide for integrity of Keys transferred between ATMs/HSMs, where remote key loading is deployed.
- Use of digital certificates, in conjunction Public Key algorithms, to provide for authentication of ATMs and Host processors.
- Role and operation of a 'Certificate Authority' as a third party, offering digital certificates used in 'Remote Key Loading' process.
- General guidelines on the lifetime of digital certificates on their issuance and revocation.
- Review of all the Controls in section 5 of TR 39
- Latest updates with the major EFT networks; e.g. Star, Pulse and NYCE requirements, as it relates to TG-3 audits.
- Class Exercise
- Review of class exercise, Questions-Answers
Refresher Course Day 2 (Afternoon) Agenda
- Network CTGA Exam (mandatory for auditors seeking "network" certification), from 1pm-5pm)
Please Note: The exam will be submitted to the networks for grading!
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