Pete Campbell, M.Ed., CISA, CISSP, QSA

Pete Campbell, M.Ed., CISA, CISSP, QSA, has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Pete currently holds the position of Manager, Security Advisor Services, and PCI Practice Lead at CampusGuard since June 2022. In this role, Pete focuses on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and assists clients with compliance and security measures.

Prior to their current role, Pete worked as a Security Advisor at the same company from September 2017 to June 2022. Their responsibilities included performing assessments, preparing reports, providing training, assisting with policy development, and conducting external vulnerability scans and penetration tests.

Before joining CampusGuard, Pete worked as a Senior Consultant at A-LIGN from December 2016 to September 2017. Pete assisted clients in meeting compliance obligations and improving security by evaluating their business, technology, and operations against security standards such as the PCI DSS.

From 2015 to 2016, Pete was a Security Advisor at CampusGuard, where they focused on assisting clients with compliance and security initiatives, including the PCI DSS and other regulations like HIPPA and FERPA.

In addition to their roles at security and compliance organizations, Pete also has experience in higher education. Pete worked at the Treasury Institute for Higher Education from September 2013 to February 2015 as a Co-Chair/Co-Moderator for the PCI Workshop. Pete also served as the NACUBO Participating Organization representative to the PCI Security Standards Council.

Pete's earlier work experience includes roles as a Senior Consultant at Sikich LLP (403 Labs Division) from July 2014 to January 2015 and various positions at the University of Arkansas from 1994 to 2014. At the University, they served as the Director of Payment Technology/Compliance, overseeing IT operations related to financial affairs, e-commerce processing, and compliance. Pete also had roles as a Project/Program Specialist and Database Analyst.

Before entering the field of IT and security, Pete gained experience in retail management with positions at AutoZone as an Assistant Manager from July 1992 to April 1994, and at CSK Auto as a Store Manager from October 1988 to June 1992. Pete began their career at JC Penney as an Assistant Merchandise Manager from June 1984 to November 1987.

Overall, Pete Campbell has a wealth of experience in security and compliance, with a focus on the PCI DSS. Pete has held various roles, including managerial positions, at different organizations and has also gained experience in higher education and retail management throughout their career.

Pete Campbell, M.Ed., CISA, CISSP, QSA, has a strong educational background and an array of certifications. Pete obtained a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Arkansas, where they studied from 1995 to 1997. Prior to this, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English at UC Irvine, completing their studies from 1983 to 1992.

In addition to their academic achievements, Pete has several professional certifications. Pete holds the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification from ISACA, which they obtained in August 2013. Pete is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) awarded by (ISC)² in February 2018.

Furthermore, they hold the Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) credential in Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards, which they acquired from the PCI Security Standards Council in July 2014. Pete has also obtained the Payment Card Industry Internal Security Assessor (PCI ISA) certification from the PCI Security Standards Council in February 2013.

Pete has diversely expanded their expertise by acquiring additional certifications. Pete became a Certified Beer Server in the Cicerone® Program, certified by the Cicerone® Certification Program in January 2020. Additionally, they hold the CPISM/A certification, awarded by the now-defunct Society of Payment Security Professionals in June 2009. Pete has also earned the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification in November 1999, although the specific institution is not mentioned in the provided information. Furthermore, they hold the Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP) certification from the PCI Security Standards Council, acquired in February 2013. Recently, in April 2021, Pete achieved the title of CMMC Registered Practitioner granted by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC AB).