PCI-DSS Update 
Rob Harvey
VeriSign
Presentation Abstract:
The purpose of this informative discussion is to give an overview of what the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) is, and what this may mean to merchants and service providers. Even though the entire audience may not be merchants, service providers, banks and other institutions that use, process, or may potentially process credit card transactions, as consumers, we would benefit from the presentation.
Rob will discuss:
- PCI Definitions – all speaking the same language
- Compliance vs. Validation
- Risk Based vs. Compliance (Checklist) Methodology
- Overview - what is it, simply:
- PCI Data Security Standard
- Payment Application DSS (PA-DSS)
- PIN Entry Device (PED) Standard
- PCI Program Management – the day after you validate PCI Compliance
- Not All QSAs are Created Equal – what you should know before you buy
- Questions for your Vendor
- Current PCI Related Trends in the Industry
- Future of PCI
- PCI-DSS v 1.2 – Coming October 2008
- Global Impacts
Bio:
Rob is a Technical Project Manager with over twelve years of overall IT experience; nine of them specializing in the design, configuration and implementation of networking devices and systems, as well as hands-on troubleshooting, problem resolution and security pertaining those network devices and systems. Prior to Jefferson Wells, he was an experienced team leader and has developed national engagement strategies for a Big Four consulting firm. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Georgia State University focusing on Behavior Management and Organizational Theory.
