The Chapter Monthly Meeting for March 2010 will be held on March 7th Sunday at Canadian University of Dubai. The details are as follows:
Topic – PCI & IT Governance
Overview and General Trends of Data Breaches (based on Verizon Business Report)
Background and History of PCI DSS
Card Brand Strategy & Objectives
Compliance Validation & Certification Requirements
Definitions:- PCI DSS - PA DSS - PTS
How PCI fits into the overall IT Governance structure (differences, similarities)
Managing IT Risk & Compliance through effective controls
Four distinguished speakers will share their views on the above topics
Speakers –
1. Lucas Allen (Bsc Comp) Managing Director, LiquidNexxus.
He was responsible for creating, developing and leading the PCI Business Group. By working closely with VISA and a number of key stakeholders he was responsible for driving awareness of PCI DSS throughout Europe, Middle east and Africa. He organised events and workshops that attracted over 2500 delegates from leading banks and merchants in locations including Madrid, Frankfurt, Tallinn, The Netherlands, Belgium, Paris, Milan, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Egypt, South Africa, UAE.
2. Philip Whittaker (MEng, CISSP) Lead Consultant, Information Security & Governance Manager, Onformonics
He has over 10 years experience within the information security arena and most recently held the position of PCI DSS subject matter expert within a large FTSE 100 company. Working with the PCI DSS and as a QSA, Philip has performed over 75 assessments; specialising in large compliance projects involving acquiring banks, payment service providers and retail organizations
3. Mani Tulasi (CISSP, CISSA) Risk Manager, Visa CEMEA
Mani Tulasi is the Risk Manager responsible for PCI DSS and PA DSS programme in Visa CEMEA region. Mani has worked with the PCI DSS initiative since its inception in 2005 and has a wealth of knowledge on the standard and the compliance process. He serves in a global working group within Visa which drives the strategy and compliance process for PCI DSS/PA DSS.
4. Martin Petrov (CISSP, CISA, QSA) Director, Onformonics
Martin has worked as an Information Security Consultant on various enterprise scale projects for customers such as government agencies, ministries, banks, international corporations, blue chip service providers as well as a number of small and middle sized companies. As a member of teams responsible for the compliance, architecture and management of various organisations Martin has worked on designing, implementing and securing 24/7 IT infrastructures as well as providing 3rd level technical support.
Venue - Canadian University of Dubai, Behind Shangrila Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
(Ample parking available behind the building)
Time:
6:30 to 7:00 - Networking
7:00 to 8:30 - CPE Session