Society of Payment Security Professionals

Links and Resources

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:27:24 GMT

The following are links to reference and study material for the Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Manager (CPISM) exam. CPSIM candidates are strongly encouraged to study independently prior to taking the exam, even if they are planning to attend the training seminar. Domain 1: Payment Card Industry Structure Cluster: Payment Industry Stakeholders Skill: Define key industry stakeholders and their roles within the industry Reference Material: Authorize.net Industry Glossary Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Credit Card Activities Manual Chapter 19 Skill: Articulate the relationship between key stakeholders in the industry Reference Material: Authorize.net Industry Glossary Federal Deposit Insurance Company Credit Card Activities Manual Chapter 19 Federal Deposit Insurance Company Credit Card Activities Manual Chapter 20 Cluster: Payment Industry Relationships Skill: Given a description be capable of defining the type of entity and their...

CPISA

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:30:38 GMT

Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Auditor (CPISA) In conjunction with the CPISM is the Certified Payment-card Industry Security Auditor (CPISA) certification. Along with the requirements for the CPISM designation, candidates will complete an additional examination that will test proficiency with the various aspects of approximately twenty skills. This section of the exam will focus upon information technology, information security, and auditing knowledge and skills. Examinees will need to understand information technology concepts such as the OSI model, Internet Protocol Addressing, common services and associated ports, network architecture basics, and firewall configuration basics. Examinees will need to understand information security concepts such as access control models, cryptographic models and their uses, security management practices, security architecture, application and system security,...

CPISM

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:30:02 GMT

Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Manager (CPISM) The rapid influx of regulation from all directions has created a need for professionals that understand both the business objectives of the industry at large as well the security and privacy issues facing the industry. To date, the marriage of these two skills has been difficult to evaluate. In order to address the need to identify professionals that understand both the industry as a whole as well as the pressing security issues the industry faces, The Aegenis Group created the Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Manager (CPISM). The CPISM is directed towards those individuals involved in data security compliance projects in the Payments Industry. The material assessed is crucial for project managers, compliance and risk managers, as well as for more technical staff in the Payment Card Security Industry. Read about the CPISM on...

Advisory Board

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:21:02 GMT

LeAnn Brown, CPISM; Chairperson Ms. Brown is an AVP and PCI Agent Manager at RBS Lynk. Ms. Brown has sixteen years of experience as a Compliance Manager, Project Manager and most recently as a Regulatory Risk Manager with the First National Bank of Omaha. As a Regulatory Risk Manager with the First National Bank of Omaha, she was responsible for association and business regulatory compliance within First National Merchant Solutions (FNMS). LeAnn has served as an expert on all association rules and compliance programs including PIN security, internal controls, and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). Ms. Brown earned a Bachelors degree from the College of Saint Mary and has served in the Air National Guard. She has received two Associate Degrees in Computer Science and Paralegal from the Community College of the Air Force. Additionally, she has served as Vice President...

Organizational Members

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:02:51 GMT

Organizational Members are corporate, private, or public organizations that support the Society of Professional Security Professionals (SPSP). Benefits to Organizational Membership can be found on the Society Membership Page. Nelnet Business Solutions http://www.nelnetbusinesssolutions.com/ ProPay http://www.propay.com RBSLynk http://www.rbslynk.com Trust Commerce http://www.trustcommerce.com The Aegenis Group http://aegenis.com

Society of Payment Security Professionals Site Map

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:03:11 GMT

The links below represent the site map and structure.

Society of Payment Security Professionals Privacy Statement

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:02:37 GMT

Privacy Statement

Society of Payment Security Professionals is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. Please read the following policy to understand how your personal information will be treated as you make full use of our Web sites.

This policy may change without prior notice.

Some web pages created by Society of Payment Security Professionals use 'cookies', which are small text files that may be placed on your hard disk for record-keeping purposes. It is essentially your identification card, and cannot be executed as code or deliver viruses. It is uniquely yours and can only be read by the server that gave it to you. A cookie's purpose is to tell the server that you returned to that Web page. Cookies in and of themselves do not personally identify users, although they do identify a user's computer. Furthermore, a cookie in no way gives us access to your computer. The use of cookies is an industry standard.

Many major Web sites use cookies to provide useful features for their customers. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If you'd prefer, you can set yours to refuse cookies. However, you will not be able to take full advantage of a Web site if you do so.

Society of Payment Security Professionals will not send you any unsolicited information, including email regarding any commercial offers or advertisements at any time. We value the relationships we have with our customers and future customers, so we respect these concerns.

Linked sites are not under the control of Society of Payment Security Professionals. Therefore, Society of Payment Security Professionals is not responsible or liable for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. Links are provided to you as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply the endorsement of the site by Society of Payment Security Professionals.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or e-mail us at hmark@aegenis.com.

News

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:30:25 GMT

News

Blogs and Podcasts

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:32:21 GMT

Keep up with recent trends and issues in the Payment Card Industry. The PCI Answers blog provides current updates on industry trends with voices from The Aegenis Group and from SPSP Board Members. The SPSP Community Blog is an aggregation of SPSP member blogs. And listen to podcasts produced by experts at The Aegenis Group on the Aegenis Group Podcasts.

The Society of Payment Security Professionals (SPSP) values collaborative discussion and dialog among its Members. The SPSP Community Blog consists of blog posts made by Members on their own blogs that are aggregated and displayed here. Blog posts are solely the opinions of their respective authors. If you are a member and would like to share your blog, go to the Add Your Blog page.

PCI Answers Blog

The Aegenis Group Podcasts

SPSP Community Blog

Society Membership

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:27:48 GMT

Membership in the Society of Payment Security Professionals is open to anyone with an interest in payment card security. Membership brings with it access to community conversations, discounted events and eLearning, podcasts, and members-only webinars where the industry's most current and pressing trends are discussed. Members also have access to a job board that is specific to this industry.

Member Benefits

Ability to participate in Usergroups (Working Groups)
Customizable member profile page
Member-only webinars covering current and emerging issues
Access to online directory of members
Access to monthly podcasts
Ability to engage in member's only discussion board
Discounted event and eLearning
Access to online database of white papers and industry reports

To apply for membership, visit our membership application page.

Membership Levels

Dues are due on an annual basis. There are two options, individual membership and organizational membership.

Individual Membership for 1 year. This includes all of the benefits listed above.
Organizational Membership for 1 year for up to 12 people. This includes all of the benefits listed above for each member, one free job posting per calendar year, discounted onsite training and exam opportunities, and display of your company's logo and website link.

FAQs

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:34:05 GMT

Why was the Society formed? Payment security has evolved to the point to which it is necessary to address as a unique field. Individuals that practice information security in the payments field have specialized knowledge and skills. The SPSP provides practitioners a place to congregate to share ideas and experiences, and it provides them with opportunities to expand their professional education and credentials. What is the structure of the Society? The Society is overseen by the Advisory Board, which is comprised of Society members. The Advisory Board serves an oversight function to provide transparency of processes associated with membership and certification. There are both individual memberships as well as organizational memberships. For more information, please see the membership page. What is a Payment Security Professional™?: A Payment Security Professional™ is a person that is a member of the Society of Payment Security Professionals, works within the Payment Card...

Community Collaboration

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:53:54 GMT

Collaborative Information & News

The Society of Payment Security Professionals strives to keep its members apprised of current, relevant, and useful information that effects the Payment Card Industry. Members not only receive information, but also participate in the conversation. Visit the Blogs & Podcasts page, our discussion forum, or our usegroups to participate.

How can you participate?

Anyone can view the conversations and new information. Only members can contribute. If you'd like to build your reputation online as an expert in this industry, become a member. You'll be able to contribute blog posts, podcasts, online articles, and participate in the discussion board.

SPSP Code of Ethics

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:24:29 GMT

The term ethics has been defined as a set of principles based on right conduct. The Society of Payment Security Professionals is committed to promoting only the highest standard of professional ethics for itself and its members. Payment Security Professionals™ must recognize their unique role in the payments industry and understand that they act not only as advisors to their clients and representatives of their companies, but as protectors of consumer data. In those capacities, Payment Security Professionals™ must strive to always put forth the highest ethical values implied by their relationship to key industry stakeholders, including the consumer. To whom does the code apply? The code applies to all members of the SPSP. Additionally, the code will apply to all non-members that either hold a certification offered by the SPSP or serve the Society in a volunteer capacity. What is the purpose of the code? The code is written with the goal of describing the level of professionalism...

Member Terms

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:17:58 GMT

Society Objective Statement

The Society of Payment Security Professionals’ objective is to provide individuals and organizations involved in payment security with an online community to share information, connect with colleagues, and access education and certification opportunities.

Definition of the Society

The Society of Payment Security Professionals refers to the online community formed by The Aegenis Group. Membership in the Society affords participants access to the Members’ Only section of the website, the ability to sit for the CPISM and CPISA Certifications, as well as the right to participate in any functions hosted by the Society, and other privileges as may be defined by the Society from time to time. Membership in the Society is limited to those privileges previously defined and does not grant the member any ownership of, rights in, or claim against The Aegenis Group, Inc. nor does it grant any privileges or rights not expressly stated.

Definition of Member

Any person or organization who works in, or has an interest in, the card payment security industry may become a member of the Society, by paying the associated fees and agreeing to adhere to the ethics and membership agreement. Members' rights and privileges are limited to those outlined in the Society definition above and may be revoked at any time for failure to adhere to the Society’s Code of Ethics, participation in activities that are detrimental to the good name or objectives of the organization, or other actions that cause or are likely to cause, damage to the Society or The Aegenis Group, Inc.

Definition of Payment Security Professional™

A Payment Security Professional™ is a person that is a member of the Society of Payment Security Professionals, works within the Payment Card Industry, or in support of the Payment Card Industry and whose job entails analysis or management of any of the following functions: fraud, information security, data security, regulatory compliance, or risk management.

Subscribe to RSS

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:24:18 GMT

RSS, or Really Simple Syndication is a way to view structured content in an RSS reader or on your desktop or even to add (with permission) to your own web site. The following RSS streams are available on this site depending on if the webmaster syndicates content. Press Releases PCI Answers Blog The Aegenis Group Podcasts SPSP Community Blog Articles Calendar Events Job Listings Resume Listings Directory Listings Surveys

Member eLearning

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:19:12 GMT

As a member of the Society of Payment Security Professionals, you are entitled to discounted eLearning courses. These courses can prepare you for certification and provide you valuable foundational and advanced knowledge of security in the Payment Card Industry.

To obtain login information for the SPSP eLearning site, please send an email to the Society at info@paymentsecurityprofessional.com. Within 24 hours, you will receive an email containing a username, password and coupon code, entitling SPSP members to discounted eLearning enrollment fees.

Members only eLearning

Members Only

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:16:44 GMT

On these members only pages, you'll find a number of valuable resources that are only available to members.

Member eLearning
As a SPSP member, you have access to discounted eLearning courses. Visit this page to see how to access this benefit.

Add Your Blog
On this page you can add your blog to SPSP Community Blog. This is an excellent way to demonstrate expertise, generate discussion, and participate in the broader conversation around issues for payment security professionals.

My Record
Access information about your memberships, events you've registered for, your jobs, and more.

SPSP Store

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:14:49 GMT

Visit our online shop to purchase SPSP hats, mugs, T-shirts and more.

Just follow this link and enjoy!