PCI Security Standard training course launched as compliance deadline looms

Organisations that store, process or transmit credit card payments must demonstrate compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) by June 2007, helping them to avoid hefty fines.

Participating companies can be barred from processing credit card transactions, higher processing fees can be applied; and in the event of a serious security breach, fines of up to $500,000 can be levied for each instance of non-compliance.

To assist affected organisations, 7Safe Information Security has introduced the PCI Fundamentals training course, on which delegates will learn:

  • The history of the PCI standard
  • The contents of the standard: the six areas of compliance and twelve requirements
  • Compliance with the standard: who does it relate to and at what level?
  • The route to compliance: approaches including self-assessment and auditing

Details of the initial PCI Fundamentals course are as follows:

Location: Cambridge
Date & Time: 13th February 2007, 10.00am - 4.00pm

To secure a place, contact 7Safe on 0870 600 1667.

About the PCI Data Security Standard

In September 2006, leading payment brands including Visa International, MasterCard Worldwide, American Express, Discover Financial Services and JCB jointly announced formation of the PCI Security Standards Council, an independent council established to manage ongoing evolution of the PCI standard.

About 7Safe

7Safe is an Information Security services firm offering a diverse portfolio of services including security education & certification, penetration testing, computer forensics and ISO 27001 Consulting.  Established by experienced security professionals, 7Safe is independent of IT security vendors and their products, bringing the benefit of impartiality.