Member Terms

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.