Paris, June 17, 2025 - Oaklen Consulting announces its accreditation as a Card Production Security Assessor(CPSA) by the PCI Security Standards Council. This recognition enables the firm to carry out PCI CPP(Card Production and Provisioning) compliance audits, and confirms its role as a trusted partner for the payment card industry.
The PCI CPP standard governs the manufacture, personalization and distribution of payment cards. It imposes rigorous physical (control of premises, equipment, personnel, procedures) and logical (access management, network security, cryptography) security requirements. CPSA audits result in a Report of Conformity (RoC) and an Attestation of Conformity (AoC), recognized by the major international payment brands (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, etc.).
A response to the growing demands of industry
PCI CPP compliance offers card manufacturers :
● international recognition required by schemes,
● end-to-end security for the production process,
● greater confidence on the part of bank customers and issuers,
● a competitive edge in a highly standardized market.
Some players are subject to both PCI CPP and PCI DSS: as a CPSA and QSA accredited company, Oaklen can now cover all the necessary security audits with an integrated approach.
Oaklen is also able to carry out the additional audits required by the CB scheme as part of the CP+ standard, thanks to the certification of its lead auditor Paulo Fernandes, who is PCI CPP and CP+ qualified.
Unique expertise at the crossroads of payment and industry
In addition to bankcards, Oaklen has been supporting the most demanding industrial projects for over 20 years: Sesam-Vitale cards, tachographs, secure cards for the public sector, etc. The company has a solid command of quality standards (ISO 9001, CQM) and the specific requirements of local schemes such as CB or Bancontact.
"CPSA status strengthens our ability to support card manufacturers in an environment where compliance is becoming a strategic lever. We operate with a complete vision: logical security, physical security, quality and scheme requirements," explains Rémi Gitzinger, Managing Director of Oaklen.
This CPSA accreditation complements that recently obtained from the EPI Company, which authorizes Oaklen to carry out security audits for the future pan-European wero wallet - thus confirming its position at the heart of European payment infrastructures.
About Oaklen Consulting
Founded in 2001, Oaklen Consulting is an independent Paris-based consulting firm specializing in the payments sector. Its 80 payments experts support customers across the entire value chain: strategic studies, digital marketing, design and implementation of payment platforms, consulting and auditing in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. With more than 20 years' experience, the company works with some of the world's biggest banks and CAC40 companies. It has also launched the first 100% digital training course dedicated to the world of payments, the Oaklen Academy. The firm, which has won a Great Place to Work award and is aiming for sales of almost 9 million by 2023, is enjoying strong annual growth.
Press contact - sources. - Chloé Rossignol - 06 23 08 11 90 - chloe@sources.agency
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Oaklen Consulting Becomes a CPSA and Strengthens Its Position as a Security Expert in the Payment Card Industry
Paris, June 17, 2025 - Oaklen Consulting has been accredited as a Card Production Security Assessor(CPSA) by the PCI Security Standards Council. This recognition enables the firm to conduct PCI CPP(Card Production and Provisioning) compliance audits and confirms its role as a trusted partner for card manufacturing and personalization providers.
The PCI CPP standard governs the production, personalization, and distribution of payment cards. It includes stringent requirements for both physical security (site access, equipment, personnel, operational procedures) and logical security (access controls, network protection, cryptographic key management). CPSA audits result in a Report on Compliance (RoC) and an Attestation of Compliance (AoC), both recognized by major global payment brands such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
Meeting the Industry's Growing Compliance Demands
PCI CPP compliance provides card industry players with:
- International recognition required by the major schemes,
- End-to-end security across the entire card production process,
- Enhanced trust from banks and card issuers,
- A competitive advantage in a highly regulated market.
Some companies are subject to both PCI CPP and PCI DSS. As a firm accredited as both a CPSA and a QSA, Oaklen can now deliver all required security audits through a unified, integrated approach.
Oaklen is also authorized to perform the additional audits required by the French CB scheme under the PCI CP+ standard, thanks to its lead auditor Paulo Fernandes, certified for both PCI CPP and CP+.
A Unique Expertise at the Intersection of Payments and Industry
Beyond banking cards, Oaklen has been supporting highly sensitive industrial projects for over 20 years - including France's Sesam-Vitale health cards, tachograph cards, and secure public sector credentials. The firm has deep expertise in quality management standards (ISO 9001, CQM) and in scheme-specific requirements from CB, Bancontact, and others.
"Becoming a CPSA strengthens our ability to support industrial card manufacturers in an environment where compliance is increasingly strategic. We bring a comprehensive view that integrates logical and physical security, quality, and scheme-specific requirements" says Rémi Gitzinger, CEO of Oaklen.
This CPSA accreditation complements Oaklen's recent recognition by EPI Company, allowing the firm to conduct security audits in support of the upcoming pan-European wallet wero - further cementing Oaklen's role at the heart of Europe's payment infrastructure.
About Oaklen Consulting
Founded in 2001, Oaklen Consulting is an independent consultancy based in Paris, specializing in the payments sector. Its 80 payment experts support clients across the entire value chain: strategic studies, digital marketing, design and implementation of payment platforms, cybersecurity and compliance audits. With over 20 years of industry experience, Oaklen works with leading banks and CAC 40 companies. The firm also launched the first 100% online training program dedicated to the payments world, the Oaklen Academy. A certified Great Place to Work, Oaklen achieved nearly €9 million in revenue in 2023 and continues to grow rapidly year after year.
Press contact - Chloé Rossignol - +33 6 23 08 11 90 - chloe@sources.agency
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