PCI Shrugged: Debunking Criticisms of PCI DSS
PCI DSS is imperfect, but Ben Rothke and Anton Chuvakin say the standard is in security's best interest. Here they refute common complaints and criticisms of PCI DSS.
Business Closures and Information Loss: An Unforeseen Impact of the Economic Meltdown
As retailers shut down and liquidate their point of sale systems, guess what else they're selling?
Lightening the PCI Load: Solutions to Reduce PCI Scope
Expert guidance on saving time and money by carefully scoping PCI validation efforts.
Critics Tear Into PCI Security Rules at Hearing
At a congressional hearing last week, federal lawmakers and retail industry officials contended that the PCI security rules have done little to stop payment card data thefts and fraud.
Federalizing Cybersecurity: Necessary or Nitwitted?
A cybersecurity bill may be filed in the U.S. Senate expanding government enforcement to the private sector. Security practitioners say more oversight of critical infrastructure wouldn't hurt. But anything more than that probably would.
Visa Slaps Payment Processors over Breaches, Defends PCI Rules
Two payment processors that recently disclosed data breaches have been dropped from Visa Inc.'s list of companies that comply with the PCI data security rules.
Companies Get Checklist on PCI Security Rules
The organization that administers the credit card industry's data security rules has released a new set of compliance guidelines.
Biometrics: 3 Tips for Success
False positives and faulty readers are common criticism of biometric security systems. But with the right plan, can they be practical in your security portfolio? (Includes Video)
Secure Electronic Medical Records: Fact or Fiction?
The Health Information Trust Alliance's new Common Security Framework (CSF) is designed to address new requirements mandated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. But will it work?
Potential Privacy Gotchas in Cloud Computing
Companies looking to tap into cloud computing services should first make sure that they won't be stepping on any privacy land mines.
Security Directions: A Virtual Conference
Available On Demand Sept. 30 - Dec. 30
Join us for a virtual event with candid, expert information on top security challenges and issues - all from the comfort of your desktop.
Protecting PII: How to Work with IT to Manage Risk
Understand the critical nature of the test data privacy problem and get tips on how to work with IT to implement a test data privacy program.
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