PCI AND COMPLIANCE Articles
Endpoint Security Gets Complicated
Users say protecting network endpoints is becoming more difficult as the type of endpoint devices -- desktops, laptops, smartphones -- grows, making security a complex moving target.
Top Execs Need to be Involved in Cybersecurity, Study Says
Organizations with top executives who aren't involved in cybersecurity decisions face a serious problem -- a major hit to their bottom lines, according to a report released Wednesday.
Case Study: Making E-discovery an Internal Function
NBC Universal saw requests for e-discovery services soar in just a few years. The company's CISO, Jonathan Chow, knew there had to be a more efficient and cost-effective way to handle it
PCI and the Art of the Compensating Control
Compensating controls are a standard part of any security posture. But what makes an effective compensating control?
RSA 2010: Why 41 Percent of You Would Fail a PCI Audit
Miscellaneous news bytes from the RSA 2010 press room: QSAs tell Ponemon Institute that 41 percent of companies would bomb their PCI security audit; hackers industrialize their sinister revolution and VeriSign opens a new compatibility lab.
Average Annual Cost of PCI Compliance Audit? $225k
Merchants that undergo network audits to ensure compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards are paying an average of $225,000 each year.
Telltale Signs of ATM Skimming
ATM skimming schemes are responsible for about $350,000 of monetary losses each day in the United States and is considered to be the number one ATM-related crime. Here are a few things to look for the next time you need to hit the ATM.
RSA Conference 2010: 4 Survival Tips
For the newcomer, the RSA security conference can be overwhelming. Follow these four strategies to get the most from it.
ATM Skimming: How to Recognize Card Fraud
Criminals are increasingly turning to card skimming as a profitable way to steal cash. Would you know what to look for at your local ATM?
Security B-Sides: Rise of the 'Anti-conference'
Next week's RSA 2010 conference will have some nearby competition. Here's the story of Security B-Sides as the conference alternative.
