Sydney, Australia – Risk Associates is pleased to announce its reappointment to the Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR) for the 2024–2026 term. This prestigious recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of payment security and our active participation in shaping the future of PCI assessments.
The GEAR initiative, established by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), brings together senior leadership from PCI SSC-qualified payment security assessor companies. It provides a platform for senior executives to offer valuable advice, feedback, and guidance on key issues and concerns related to assessments and assessor programmes, representing the collective voice of the PCI assessor community.
“We’re honoured to be reappointed to GEAR,” said Dr. Aftab Rizvi – CEO of Risk Associates. “This reappointment is a reflection of our dedication to ensuring the highest standards of security and compliance in the payment card industry. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the PCI SSC and contributing to the development of robust security standards.”
Kashif Hassan, Managing Director of Risk Associates and a PCI QSA, PCI SSA, PCI 3DSA, and PCI QPA, added, “Being part of GEAR once again is both an honour and a responsibility. It enables us to influence and enhance the security landscape, ensuring that our clients are at the forefront of industry best practices. Our ongoing commitment to excellence drives us to deliver the highest level of service and protection in payment security.”
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