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On October 1, 2011

Regular updates of programs is critical to Data Security and PCI Compliance

It sounds funny on a Dilbert comic for sure, but an element of compliance which is PCI DSS requirement 5, is to use and regularly update anti-virus software or programs ...

On September 30, 2011

Watch out for FakeAV!

FakeAV also known as Rogue Anti-Virus or ScareWare is a form of malware that warns users about threats on their system that don't actually exist.  It is engineered to sell an Anti-Virus product (sometimes a product that is completely ineffective) directly or take one to a site where they can buy A ...

On September 27, 2011

PCI and Your Linux Systems

Since Microsoft Windows systems seem to be the main target of breaches these days, it is easy to overlook very basic security settings on Linux systems that may be in use in your organization.  Most Linux system sit on the very same LAN segment as the rest of your Windows and other critical system ...

On September 23, 2011

Data Security and compliance gaps at your retail locations

Determining the compliance gaps at your business is one of the first steps to achieving compliance. Any of the following gaps in your store environment would mean your are NOT PCI compliant:

• Unnecessary and vulnerable services not removed
• Inadequate access controls and vulnerable ...
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On September 19, 2011

Role of a Security Strategist

A Security Strategist should be able to do the following for you:

• Help you complete the majority of the 280+ SAQ -- a major step in the compliance process.
• Conduct an operation-wide compliance review to identify potential areas of credit card breach and the potential monetary ex ...
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