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SafePass.me is the only enterprise solution to protect organizations against credential stuffing and password spraying attacks. Visit safepass.me for more details, and tell them 7 Minute Security sent you to get a 10% discount! Today I'm starting a journey to become a PCI Professional (PCIP), and I'll be periodically updating the status of this journey on the 7MS forums. You don't need to be a QSA to get a PCIP, but you do need "2 years in IT or payments related background to have your application approved." The PCIP certification gives you (and I'm quoting from the PCI Web site): Principles of PCI DSS, PA-DSS, PCI PTS, and PCI P2PE Standards Understanding of PCI DSS requirements and intent Overview of basic payment industry terminology Understanding the transaction flow Implementing a risk-based prioritized approach Appropriate uses of compensating controls Working with third-parties and service providers How and when to use Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) Recognizing how new technologies affect the P