Datatel and SecuredNet Announce Exclusive Simplifying PCI Compliance Webinar

Toronto, ON (March 27, 2025)

Datatel, a leading provider of IVR Payments and Payment Technology, and SecuredNet, a premier cybersecurity and PCI compliance firm, are thrilled to announce an exclusive webinar focused on simplifying the Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance journey for businesses of all sizes.

Understanding PCI Compliance: A Webinar Designed for Businesses

This insightful session, hosted by Barnard Crespi of Datatel and Steve Porter, CEO of SecuredNet, demystify the foundations of PCI compliance. Titled “Understanding Your PCI Compliance Scope: The Key to a More Efficient and Secure Business”, the webinar covers the crucial first step in PCI compliance—understanding and defining PCI scope. With expert insights from a PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), businesses will learn how to streamline their compliance efforts while enhancing security.

Key Webinar Topics:

  • Defining PCI Scope: The First and Most Critical Step
  • How Reducing PCI Scope Simplifies Compliance and Saves Resources
  • Third-Party Vendors Help Reduce Scope but Do Not Eliminate Responsibility
  • Collaboration Across Departments: The Key for Effective PCI Compliance

[Watch Here https://www.datatel-systems.com/article/understanding-your-pci-compliance-scope-the-key-to-a-more-efficient-and-secure-business/]

Expert Insights from Industry Leaders

With decades of experience in payment security, Barnard Crespi and Steve Porter bring unparalleled expertise to this discussion. The webinar provides actionable strategies to help businesses navigate PCI compliance with confidence, ensuring that security requirements are met without unnecessary complexity.

“Our goal is to take the confusion out of PCI compliance,” said Barnard Crespi, Datatel. “By defining PCI scope correctly from the start and applying scope reduction strategies, businesses can significantly reduce effort, cost, and risk—making compliance a manageable process instead of a daunting one.”

“We see too many organizations struggle with scope creep and unnecessary complexity,” added Steve Porter, CEO of SecuredNet. “This webinar helps attendees understand how to clearly map out their PCI scope and apply practical techniques to streamline compliance efforts while maintaining high security standards.”

To help organizations identify their PCI Scope, Datatel offers a FREE PCI Scope Wizard Session and Report. This session helps businesses map out the people, systems, and processes involved in handling credit card information. You can request it [HERE].

About Datatel

Datatel is a leader in IVR Payments and Payment Technology, helping businesses enhance security and streamline payment processes. As a PCI SSC Associate Participating Organization, Datatel is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of security and compliance, delivering innovative solutions to simplify complex payment challenges.

About SecuredNet

SecuredNet is a leader in providing robust security solutions, specializing in PCI compliance and cybersecurity. Currently certified as a PCI Qualified Security Assessor Company (QSAC), Qualified PIN Assessor (QPA), and Secure Software Assessor (SSLCA/SSA), SecuredNet’s team of experts is dedicated to helping businesses protect their data and maintain the highest standards of security.

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