by Omega | Jul 21, 2016 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Internal Vulnerability Scanning, Password Security, PCI DSS, PCI DSS 3.2, QSA, SAQ, Security Strategist, Systems Management
The best time for retailers to start a thorough data security process in their organizations is to jump right in, today. Do not wait for a letter from your acquiring bank or card company to begin. Hackers don’t wait around for the right time to exploit...
by Omega | Jun 7, 2016 | Cyber Security, Data Security, New Technology, PCI DSS 3.2, QSA, SAQ, Security Strategist
Compliance is an annoyance and a sore point for retailers any way one looks at it. They cannot get rid of it or ignore it. The fact is, their businesses depend on it. If retailers can’t show proof that they are doing everything required to safeguard their customers’...
by Omega | Jan 23, 2015 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, PCI, PCI DSS 3.0, QSA, SAQ, Wireless Security
The PCI Security Standards Council has enforced continuous compliance, and according to experts one of the ‘primary objectives of PCI DSS version 3.0 is to require companies to maintain adequate security controls to protect payment card data at all times, not...
by Omega | Dec 1, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Malware, SAQ, Security Strategist, Wireless Security
Black Friday, Cyber Monday whatever the name for the day of the week that a big sale is on, it is best not to shop with a debit card. Debit cards are a direct link to your bank account. Cyber criminals are on the prowl every day of the week especially during holiday...
by Omega | Aug 18, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Malware, PCI DSS 3.0, SAQ
Scanning networks often result in a deluge of data sometimes resulting in thousands of vulnerabilities across several systems and applications. So, how would an organization segment, analyze, and address them all? Here are a few steps that can help. Determine which...
by Omega | Jul 15, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Security, PCI, PCI DSS 3.0, QSA, SAQ, Security Strategist, Systems Management
The article explains why data security and PCI compliance cannot be achieved overnight, and addresses some common doubts that owners experience during the decision-making process. Given that implementing and adhering to all Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard...
