Kiwis are naturally resourceful. Kayak strapped to the car roof, chilly bin packed, trip funded by a sausage sizzle outside Bunnings, and enough confidence to figure the rest out along the way. But when it comes to PCI DSS compliance, that resourcefulness splits in three. Some businesses spend like they have hired a helicopter to fly a route they could have driven in a car. Others set off with no map, no fuel, and ‘all good, mate’ attitude. And some start the engine and never leave the car park.
Author: Kinza Sarwar
From iced matcha tea to qualification: The rollercoaster ride to becoming a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)

If you’re reading this blog, you probably already have some experience with security standards and certifications – maybe you even hold a few yourself. In this blog, I will shed some light on my own journey to gain the QSA qualification and break down the steps I took to make this happen.