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David Baca

David Baca is a Senior Associate with Schellman based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Prior to joining Schellman, David worked as a Security Consultant at a global technology solutions company specializing in assessment and remediation services for PCI DSS, GDPR, and ISO 27001. David led and supported various other projects including NIST 800-171A assessments, development of composite risk management frameworks, and CMMC readiness. David has over 10 years of experience comprised of serving clients in various industries, including Manufacturing, Retail, Travel, and Healthcare, as well as his duties as a Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army. David is now focused primarily on PCI DSS audits for organizations across various industries.

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Payment Card Assessments | PCI DSS

What is the PCI DSS SAQ C-VT?

By: David Baca
April 30th, 2024

In the intricate world of payment security, navigating the labyrinthine requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) can feel like deciphering code. But for merchants using virtual payment terminals, the PCI DSS SAQ C-VT emerges as a beacon of hope that offers a simplified path towards compliance.

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The Invisible Obstacle Course with David Beca

By: David Baca
May 28th, 2021

Back in the spring of 2009, I raised my right hand and swore to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. At the time, I knew what I was signing up for, just as I knew then that all the challenges I had faced in the past would not compare to those ahead of me. What I did not know is that one of those challenges would actually come after my service and manifest itself throughout my transition back to the civilian workforce.

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Cloud Computing | Payment Card Assessments

How to Make PCI DSS Compliance Cloud Native

By: David Baca
November 20th, 2020

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