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Registration is now open for the first Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Auditor (CPISA) training and exam. The Society has also scheduled a CPISM training and exam event, also to be held in November.

The Society of Payment Security Professionals (SPSP) provided training and certification examination to employees of two major acquirers in July, 2008. 40 individuals passed the exam and were awarded the Certified Payment Card Industry Security Manager (CPISM) Certification. These represent the first CPISMs in the industry and are deserving of a well-earned congratulations!

Businesses nationwide are increasing their efforts to comply with the PCI DSS. Based on our experience and that of our many colleagues we have identified a set of five strategies or "best practices" that can help your organization achieve PCI compliance.

It was inevitable. Governments, businesses, hospitals, and universities nationwide are working to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Unfortunately, these entities sometimes get misleading advice or simply wrong information. The purpose of this article is to dispel five common myths surrounding PCI compliance. These five myths can waste valuable time and resources or, more seriously, leave you vulnerable to a security breach.

PCI DSS applies to every organization that accepts payment cards &many education institutions have been slow to achieve campus-wide compliance. This situation is particularly unfortunate since education institution - whether because of their open networks or inadequate security procedures - are particularly vulnerable to hacking and other compromises of confidential customer data. As a result, financial institutions and card issuers increasingly view education institutions as risky merchants.

The challenges for learners in the Payments Industry abound. Chief among these are the complexity and fluid nature of the content, time constraints, and the evolving nature of technology. Overcoming these obstacles can be achieved as learners take part in effective, engaging educational experiences. These experiences can draw the learner's attention, guide them through complex content, and provide optimal knowledge transfer to their real-world work and activities. The Aegenis Group ...