Despite the VISA mandate, small and mid-sized developers, integrators, and dealers have avoided PA-DSS (Payment Application Data Security Standards) compliance due to a myriad of challenges and misconceptions. On July 15th starting at 8:30 am, Coalfire's Rick Dakin will demystify these qualms with cost-effective strategies for compliance at the RSPA (Retail Solutions Providers Assoc.) Retail Now 2008 Summer Convention and Expo. The convention is held July 12th-17th and the Expo is open July 15th-16th at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

SAVVIS, LogLogic & Coalfire will merge their wealth of experience to provide a comprehensive Log Management overview at the New York Log Management Customer Briefing, Thursday, July 17th 4.00-6.00 p.m. Fraunces Tavern Restaurant, NY, NY. It will answer the questions, "What auditors look for and why effective log-management is critical for financial institutions."

Tom McAndrew will be part of a panel for the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) upcoming Town Hall meeting, "Pay on the Go: Consumers & Contactless Payment," to be held in Seattle, WA, on July 24, 2008. This event is being co-sponsored by the Technology Law and Public Policy Clinic at the University of Washington School of Law, where the Town Hall will take place. Please contact Laura Konyha for more information.