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CPISM/A Certification in March is ON

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 Posted in Conferences, SPSP, Society of Payment Security Professionals | 2 Comments »

A few people have called asking if the CPISM/CPISA certification training for March 3-6th in Atlanta, GA is still ON.  It seems in this economic environment some conferences and events have simply dropped off without notifying the attendees. I'm here to ...

Society 2009 Training Dates

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 Posted in Conferences, SPSP, Society of Payment Security Professionals | 1 Comment »

The Society of Payment Security Professionals (SPSP) announced their 2009 training dates for the CPISM and CPISA certifications.  The Society has partnered with Intense Schools to provide CPISM/CPISA Training and Certification throughout the US. You can register for the CPISM or ...

Society going global

Friday, December 26th, 2008 Posted in Banking, Conferences, Merchant, SPSP, Service Provider, Society of Payment Security Professionals | 1 Comment »

Even though we have already trained thousands of merchants, acquiring banks, and service providers in many countries around the world, we have not yet trained these groups in Africa - until now. The Society of Payment Security Professionals (SPSP) is both ...

CPISM and CPISA get positive reviews from industry expert

Thursday, November 13th, 2008 Posted in Conferences, Society of Payment Security Professionals | 1 Comment »

James DeLuccia is one of those people who (quite literally) reads and writes about PCI DSS and regulatory compliance issues.  He authors a blog on PCI DSS and has written several books on regulatory issues.  He recently sat for the ...

Last Chance to Register for November CPISM/CPISA!

Monday, October 27th, 2008 Posted in Conferences, SPSP, Society of Payment Security Professionals | No Comments »

The November class for the CPISM/CPISA is closing tomorrow on the 28th of October.  We have a number of people attending but still have a few seats left.  Based on the registrants for this particular class, I (Chris) am excited ...

Wireless and PCI - executive dinner in Chicago and Columbus

Friday, July 25th, 2008 Posted in Conferences, Wireless | No Comments »

I will be speaking at another two executive dinners on wireless security.  They are being hosted by AirDefense and Motorola with Aegenis as the guest speaker.  I did one of these in NYC and there was a good turnout and ...

CPISM certification classes filling up

Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in Conferences | 7 Comments »

I just checked the SPSP website under Events and noticed the CPISM certification training and exam are filling up.  The list of people attending includes Fortune 500 companies and lots of people from the Payments Industry. Take a look and see ...

Wireless and PCI - executive dinner in NYC

Sunday, June 29th, 2008 Posted in Conferences, Wireless | 2 Comments »

AirDefense and Motorola have partnered to hole an executive dinner on wireless security in NYC on July 17th, 2008.  They invited us to present and I'll be talking about wireless security as it relates to PCI DSS compliance.  I'll also ...

CPISM Readiness Documents are Online

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 Posted in Conferences, PCI DSS | No Comments »

Many people ask me how they can become a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).  The only want to become a QSA is to work for a QSA company, be accepted by the PCI SSC, and attend industry specific training.  But what ...

Treasury Institute PCI workshop

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 Posted in Conferences | No Comments »

I got back last night from presenting at the Treasury Institute PCI Workshop that Walt Conway puts on every year.  It was a great success with over 130 participants from just about every major university and higher education facility.  It ...