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The Aegenis Group Renews Contract as Trainer for PCI-SSC |
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The Aegenis Group has re-signed with the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to be the worldwide trainer of Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs). The contract
marks a renewal of the existing relationship between The Aegenis Group and the PCI-SSC. Last year, The Aegenis Group trained over 1,000 QSAs and the coming year should see almost 50% more trainees attending the sessions.
"The Aegenis Group's long experience with the security
requirements of the Payment Card Industry and with the Payment Card Industry
Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) make them a logical choice to conduct the
training," said Robert Russo, General Manager of the PCI SSC. "We
were pleased to renew the contract, as their deep knowledge of both the
industry and the PCI DSS ensures that the training the QSAs receive will be
consistent and comprehensive.
The Aegenis Group, founded by Chris Mark, CISSP, CIPP and
Michael Dahn, MSIA, CISSP, also provides training and other services to
merchants and acquiring banks. "It's vitally important that the industry
as whole, not just the QSAs, understand the risks associated with the storage
of sensitive data and the ways in which that data can be protected," said
Chris Mark, CEO and President. "We view our position as a liaison between
those obligated to comply with the PCI DSS and those that assess companies
against that standard. Broadening the understanding between the constituents in
the industry serves everyone's interest - from the consumers to the card
brands."
The agreement between The Aegenis Group and the PCI-DSS is
through December 31, 2008. The Aegenis Group will train consultants both
domestically and internationally. The training is required of any consultant
that will be conducting compliance assessments against the PCI DSS. These QSAs
must also be employed by a Qualified Security Assessment Company.
About The Aegenis Group
The Aegenis Group is a regulatory compliance and risk
management consulting organization specializing in strategic consulting,
training, and market development assistance for companies in and around the
payment card industry. Among the products and services offered by The Aegenis
Group are merchant risk profiling, PCI DSS specific training, market
development and sales support. For more information visit www.aegenis.com.
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