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 30, 2016 | Data Security, Multiple factors of authentication, PCI, Two-factor authentication
The PCI Council explains, ‘the term “two-factor” was replaced with the term “multi-factor” in several requirements in PCI DSS v3.2 (Requirements 8.3, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, and 8.5.1). The intent of this change was to use more consistent terminology that accurately...
by Omega | Jul 29, 2016 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Internal Vulnerability Scanning, Malware, Online Cloud Security, PCI, PCI DSS, PCI DSS 3.2, Security Strategist, Two-factor authentication
Data protection can be simple if the basics are covered first. A common error among retailers and business owners, is to overlook small security errors just because they appear insignificant. According to Verizon’s 2016 Data Breach Investigation Report, 17.7% of...
by Omega | May 27, 2016 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, New Technology, Password Security, Two-factor authentication, Wireless Security
Retailers across the board are well-aware of cyber threat defenses needed to protect their stores. The question is if they are continuing to address all basic areas while also investing in preventing newer threats. Here’s a short cyber threat defense checklist:...
by Omega | May 18, 2016 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Design & Photography, Password Security, Two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentications are becoming mandatory for both businesses and personal accounts. Take the test to see if your company uses two-factor authentication. What does two-factor authentication mean? Two-factors of authentication (2FA) means using two methods of...
