SPA-PK2 – Mastering EMV and Mobile Payments Security Essentials

Course Overview

SPA-PK2 course is designed to provide participants with a focused understanding of the critical security elements in EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) and mobile payments. As payment technologies evolve, securing transactions is paramount. This course covers the essentials of EMV technology and mobile payment security, equipping professionals with the knowledge needed to protect against fraud and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of EMV technology and its role in securing card payments.
  • Explore the security features of mobile payment systems, including tokenization and encryption.
  • Learn best practices for implementing and maintaining secure EMV and mobile payment systems.
  • Discuss the latest threats and vulnerabilities in payment security and how to mitigate them.

Target Audience

  • Payment professionals responsible for security and compliance.
  • IT and cybersecurity specialists in the financial services industry.
  • Business leaders seeking to enhance payment security in their organizations.
  • Anyone involved in the management or implementation of payment systems.

Course Agenda

Introduction and Course Overview

  • Presenter Background
  • Introduction to EMV
  • EMV Payments

Understanding EMV Technology

  • EMV Transaction Structure
  • EMV Standards
  • EMV Chip Architecture and Card Fabrication

Understanding Contactless Technologies

  • EMV Contactless Payments
  • Contactless Introduction
  • Messaging Modes for EMV Contactless Payments

Understanding Mobile Payments & Technologies

  • Mobile NFC / Contactless Technologies
  • Personalization and Provisioning for Mobile Payments

Securing Mobile Payments

  • Secure Element
  • Host Card Emulation
  • Payments Tokenization
  • Apple Pay– Contactless & In-App Payments
  • Mobile Payment Wallets
  • Payment Account Reference

Emerging Threats and Future Trends in Payment Security

  • Future of Payments

Q&A and Closing Remarks

  • Contacts & Other Information

Course Materials

Participants will receive course notes and additional material for further learning.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

  • Understand EMV Technology, gain an understanding of EMV technology, including how it enhances the security of card payments through chip-based authentication.
  • Navigate the EMV Transaction Process.
  • Implement EMV Solutions by applying best practices for implementing EMV technology within their organization.
  • Understand the security mechanisms in mobile payments, such as tokenization, encryption and other techniques.
  • Understand the regulatory landscape surrounding EMV and mobile payments.

Who Should Attend

  • Payment Professionals involved in management, implementation, and oversight of payment systems.
  • IT and Cybersecurity Specialists responsible for ensuring security of payment technologies.
  • Compliance Officers tasked with ensuring that payment systems adhere to industry regulations, standards, and best practices
  • Business Leader Executives in the financial services industry who need to stay informed of to make strategic decisions.
  • Developers and Engineers working on secure payment solutions, including EMV and mobile payment applications.

SPA-PK2: Mastering EMV and Mobile Payments Security Essentials course is presented by Secure Payments Academy, America’s leading authority on payment systems, this workshop is designed and delivered by expert instructors with over three decades of experience in payment technologies, systems, and business applications. This course can is presented both as an online course with live presenters, and as in-class course. It offers understanding of EMV and mobile payments fundamentals and their security features, equipping participants with the knowledge to navigate the evolving payments landscape.

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