Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Auditor (CPISA) is an independent payments industry certification governed by theSociety of Payment Security Professionals (commonly known as the SPSP). The CPISA focuses on information technology, information security, and auditing knowledge and skills. This certification is held by members from diverse backgrounds including Level 1 - 4 Merchants, Acquirers, Issuers, QSAs, Processors, Gateways, Service Providers, Consultants, and Auditors. All CPISA holders are members of the SPSP and also hold the CPISM certification.
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Certification Knowledge Domains
The CPISA curriculum covers subject matter in a variety of Information Security and Payments Industry topics. The CPISA examination is based on what a collection of topics relevant to payment industry security professionals. The CPISA Knowledge Domains establishes a common framework of payment industry terms and definitions that allow security professionals to discuss and debate matters pertaining to the profession with a common understanding.
The CPISA Knowledge Domains are:
Requirements
Candidates for the CPISA must meet several requirements: