Category Archives: Policies and Procedures
Hacker Month Has Offically Begun
Alright, so it is not actually an official month long holiday, but for criminal enterprises, it should be. Between Black Friday (the Friday after Thanksgiving) and New Year’s Eve, hackers have unparalleled opportunities to steal your data.
Microsoft Internet Explorer Compromise Highlights POS Issue
The key to good security is more than just technology. It starts with an attitude and culminates in a corporate environment designed to keep sensitive data secure. Of course, technology will be part of the equation as will employee training … More »
Is PCI Compliance Good Enough to Protect You?
Many merchants want to believe that if they become PCI compliant that they will magically become immune to any sort of breach, theft, or cyber attack against them. For numerous reasons, this is just not the case. To begin with, … More »
PCI Compliance – Take a Step Back
Too many people see PCI compliance as a checklist – Something to get done by checking “yes” next to the questions in the appropriate Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). These same people are spending money on technology to help them meet each … More »