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CPISI Advanced - Certified Payment Industry Security Implementer (CPISI-A)
Elevate your Cybersecurity Expertise with CPISI - A
What is the CPISI Advanced Training Program?
As cyber adversaries continue targeting the payment ecosystem, professionals with a PCI DSS foundation cover the compliance baseline. But with attacks getting sharper and regulators asking for tighter controls, it is no longer enough to stop at compliance. The goal now is future ready security excellence.
The CPISI Advanced (CPISI-A) program offers an intensive, hands-on learning experience for professionals who have already earned their CPISI certification or have strong, practical PCI DSS implementation experience. It focuses on advanced techniques to safeguard the entire payment ecosystem, from technology and software, to processes and compliance.
The program covers key modules such as:
Network engineering.
Data protection.
Secure software development.
Logging and monitoring.
Risk assessment.
The program turns solid knowledge into strategic expertise, equipping cybersecurity professionals to anticipate, prevent, and respond to high impact incidents across complex payment infrastructures while staying aligned with evolving regulations and operational realities.
Who Should Attend
CPISI
Alumni
GRC
Specialists
Network
Engineers
SOC Managers
& Analysts
Database
Managers
Software Program
Managers
Senior Software
Engineerss
Risk Management Specialists
Program Agenda
Session 1: Advanced Network Security Engineering
- Principles of segmentation & SDN
- VLAN & firewall-based configurations
- Forensic case study on data leakage
- Collaborative group exercises & assessment
Session 2: Payment Data Protection Engineering
- Data governance, discovery, and protection
- Live demo: RADAR for classification & compliance
- Case study: Implementing RADAR in complex banking environments
Session 3: Secure Software Engineering
- Secure SDLC & payment page protection
- Live demo: threats & mitigation with Go-Phishing
- Case study: S3 validation for applications & APIs
Session 4: Logging & Monitoring Technologies
- SIEM, SOAR, XDR, and MXDR fundamentals
- Live demo: SISA ProACT MXDR
- Case study: SOC forensic investigations
Session 5: Risk Assessment Methodologies
- DoCRAS framework for ERA & TRA
- Practical application & PCI DSS alignment
- Case study: TRA for malware scan frequency
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Why Choose SISA’s CPISI-A
01 — Learn from Global SMEs
Each session is crafted and delivered by SISA's renowned Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who bring theory to life through live demonstrations, real-world use cases, and forensic case studies.
02 — Gain Forensic-Level Insights
Participants uncover invaluable lessons from actual incident investigations - understanding what went wrong, the safeguards required, and the best practices to prevent future breaches.
03 — Experience Collaborative Learning
Participants learn about the latest industry standards and best practices for securing AI systems, which can be applied to their own projects and organizations.
04 — Certification & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of CPISI-A and passing the proctor driven examination with the required percentage of pass, participants receive the Certified Payment Industry Security Professional – Advanced (CPISI-A) credential, ANAB-accredited and recognized globally for excellence in payment security expertise.
05 — Validate Your Expertise
To ensure true proficiency, participants complete online assessments after each domain. These evaluations confirm their readiness to apply advanced concepts confidently in complex, real-world environments.
Key Takeaways
Master advanced network, software, and data protection techniques
Gain practical, real-world insights from forensic case studies
Lead enterprise-level payment security initiatives with confidence
The trainer was very knowledgeable and the workshop helped us to gain knowledge necessary for both personal and business development.
Want to know more?
Take your payment security skills to the next level.
Enroll in CPISI-A and become a trusted expert in safeguarding the global payment ecosystem.
Hear what our customers say
Thank you for teaching us about everything specially on every process and technical prospective, the best approach which very understandable to us and make it simple and easy. This greatly help journey for PCI DSS certification. Great appreciated for having us as your student on this workshop. and More power!
Mark Sechang
Infrastructure Security Analyst, Bayad Center
Instructor is very knowledgeable and passionate about the topic. There is a lot of information subject of the course and the instructor is very knowledgeable. Topics are highly technical and the instructor provided explanations for better understanding of the group particularly those not from IT.
Peggy Salazar
Manager, Data Protection, Philippine Airlines
Had a fantastic experience while attended the sessions and all the things were covered. Before attending the training I was not having any idea of PCI DSS. After completing this session got the amazing confidence in this domain so I would recommend anyone if you are looking something that can help with PCI CPISI knowledge just go for it without any doubt.
Anuj Kumar
Information Security Engineer II, NCR Voyix
The CPISI - Payment Data Security Implementation Online Workshop was a fantastic experience to learn about PCI DSS compliance. I learned a lot of useful information and could definitely apply what I learned here to help my organization be more compliant with the new PCI DSS 4.0 requirments. This was a really excellent training I would recommend to everyone who wants to know specific information about the requirements for PCI compliance.
Jacob Young
SW Engineer II, NCR Voyix
The workshop educates on PCI DSS implementation policies, reducing data breach, risk, maintaining compliance status for the organization, etc. by using real-world examples and case studies from SISA’s PCI forensic investigations. Experienced trainers deliver the instruction, ensuring quality and confidence in the quality of the learning experience. I have gained more knowledge from the workshop, which is helpful and fulfills my current job performance at APD Bank.
Vanna Mam
SW Engineer II, APD Bank
SISA’s CPISI-Payment Data Security Implementation Live Online Workshop wasn’t just informative, it was actionable. The instructors, veterans of both PCI compliance and real-world breach investigations, didn’t just explain the standards, they showed us how to implement them effectively in our own environments. The blend of lectures, case studies, and interactive exercises kept me engaged and learning throughout the two days. I especially appreciated the focus on understanding the “why” behind the controls, not just the “what.” This deeper knowledge has already helped me make smarter security decisions back at my company. If you’re serious about securing your payment data and achieving PCI compliance, skip the generic webinars and sign up for this workshop. It’s an investment that will pay off in stronger defenses and peace of mind.
Lasitha Bandara
Associate Information Security Engineer, TechCERT
The PCI DSS training improved my understanding of PCI DSS v4.0 and practical compliance. Real-world case studies and the trainer’s expertise were key highlights. This learning will directly support secure payment data handling and compliance in my role.
Amal Alshehhi
Asst. Manager Info and Cybersecurity Governance, RakBank
