by Omega | May 23, 2018 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security
On opening this piece, you’re probably thinking, “here’s one more article related to cyber crime and a few more tips on protecting your data.” Sometimes, the information overload on cyber security makes the process of securing data seem more complex...
by Omega | Oct 12, 2017 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Managed Security Service Provider, Multiple factors of authentication, New Technology, PCI DSS 3.2, Security Strategist, Wireless Security
The widespread breaches and natural disasters of 2017 have forced us to think deeply about how convenience stores can be more resilient to cyber threats. Equifax, Sonic Drive-In, U.S. Power Plants, Petya, WannaCry, Chipotle, Yahoo, Irma, Harvey, Maria — what do these...
by Omega | Oct 5, 2017 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Malware, Skimming
Do not use debit cards for any type of purchase. If the card is breached, the criminal has direct access to your checking account. It can be instantly cleaned out. Unlike credit cards where you can dispute a charge, there is no way to reclaim the money you lost. Do...
by Omega | Sep 22, 2017 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Multiple factors of authentication, New Technology, Online Cloud Security, Password Security, PCI DSS 3.2
Information security courses teach data security professionals to incorporate multiple layers of security to secure their systems. This is the right advice. A four foot fence might keep some criminals out, but an athlete would have no problem jumping the fence. The...
by Omega | Sep 21, 2017 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Multiple factors of authentication, New Technology, Password Security, Two-factor authentication
Every day, I have the opportunity to engage with businesses around the country and understand how they are preparing to withstand today’s onslaught of cyberattacks. The CIOs and IT Directors I’ve spoken to recently are realizing that their...
by Omega | Aug 2, 2017 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Skimming
The 2016 Verizon Data Breach reported that Payment card skimmer frauds remain one of the most lucrative and easy to pull off crimes, and, that discovery of breaches was still at 99% from external sources. How can you reduce the risk of skimmers in your store...
