Tag Archives: Firewall

New Year’s Resolution – Don’t let your business be victimized

 The end of 2011 showed a disturbing trend towards additional breaches and an increased number of small merchants, especially restaurants being hacked.  Here at VendorSafe®, we have been inundated by requests for help after it was clear that malware, malicious

Mobile Payments – Exciting for Consumers and Hackers Alike

 At all of the payment conferences, I have heard more buzz about mobile payments than anything else.  People want to know when it will be real and how will it affect them.  There are varying opinions to answer these questions, … More »

The Self Assessment Questionnaires are Huge – Here’s How to Get Started.

In 2004, when PCI (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) first came out, there was almost no guidance available.  Jump ahead to today, and you can find numerous suggestions online and from the PCI Security Standards Council on how you … More »

Wi-Fi Hotspot – The simple facts

We are in a digital age.  Smart phones, tablets, computers, and game consoles all have wi-fi capability.  If you run a business where your customers stick around for any length of time, they will look for a wireless network that … More »