Inside GEAR: How QSAs are Influencing the Future of Payment Security Standards

Join Jen Stone of SecurityMetrics as she sits down with two industry veterans, Gary Glover (VP of Assessments at SecurityMetrics) and Andy Barratt (VP of Assurance Business at Coalfire), for a lively discussion about their careers, the challenges of PCI compliance, and the unique collaboration they share through the PCI Security Standards Council's GEAR program.Listen to learn:How this vital program that brings together leading QSA companies to provide feedback and influence on PCI standards.Get insights into where the PCI landscape is headed and how GEAR is shaping its evolution.Discover how Gary and Andy, despite representing rival companies, find common ground and work together to improve the industry.Filmed at the 2023 PCI Community Meeting in Dublin, Ireland.Hosted by Jen Stone, Principal Security Analyst (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA)[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.A note from Jen: We built Practical Cybersecurity because we were tired of the fear-mongering in this industry. Security shouldn't be a secret club.If you're trying to figure out PCI compliance or need a pen test, my team at SecurityMetrics can help you out: https://www.securitymetrics.com/contact/lets-get-you-to-the-right-place But if you just want to learn how to protect yourself for free, start here:  https://academy.securitymetrics.com/