Several of Equinox's recent blog posts have focused on the Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA), where we've been active members for nearly two decades. CFCA serves as a professional network where industry experts collaborate on telecom fraud prevention, emphasizing "information sharing and education on every aspect of fraud detection and mitigation."

The organization was established in 1985 by long-distance carriers and security professionals, primarily U.S.-based. As telecommunications evolved, so did CFCA's membership, now encompassing ISPs, cable and satellite providers, law enforcement, and wireless communications companies globally.

In 1993, CFCA established the Certified Communications Security Professional (CCSP) program. This certification recognizes expertise in telecommunications security and is based on years of experience, education, and successful examination completion. There is a $200 administrative fee, and credit requirements determine eligibility.

We're proud of a piece of CCSP history that belongs to the Equinox customer community: the very first CCSP certificate was awarded on June 1, 1994 — and it went to Cheryl Smith Rardin, an Equinox customer. More recently, Stacy Graham also earned the designation.

Currently, six Equinox customers hold active CCSP designations:

If you're interested in pursuing the CCSP, we encourage you to visit the CFCA website for eligibility requirements and study materials, or reach out to Chris Walters directly. It's a meaningful credential in the fraud management community, and we're proud that so many of our customers have earned it.

About the Author — Amy Oldham manages corporate communications, technical documentation, customer publications, newsletters, email campaigns, and social media for Equinox Information Systems. To learn more, visit equinoxis.com or call (615) 612-1200.