Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Manager (CPISM) is an independent payments industry certification governed by the Society of Payment Security Professionals (commonly known as the SPSP).
This certification is held by members from diverse backgrounds including Level 1 - 4 Merchants, Acquirers, Issuers, QSAs, Processors, Gateways, Service Providers, and Consultants.
The CPISM curriculum covers subject matter in a variety of Information Security and Payments Industry topics.
The CPISM examination is based on what a collection of topics relevant to payment industry security professionals.
The CPISM 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.