Internal Security Assessor (ISA) Training Case Study: WestJet

WestJet has always worked to maintain PCI compliance across a complex environment that spans over 20 payment channels and 40 different internal teams. As part of its PCI DSS v4.0 readiness program, the company launched group ISA Training to operationalize the way it manages and operates its PCI environment.

Key takeaways:

• WestJet launched group ISA Training as part of its PCI DSS v4.0 readiness program to strengthen how it manages PCI compliance.
• The initiative brought together over 30 WestJetters from 20+ payment channels and 40 internal teams.
• Training ensured key participants were grounded in PCI principles from the start of projects, reflecting the value: “Work together to win.”

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Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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