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Why you should be concerned about payment card data breaches

IT Governance

In this blog, we look at the ongoing threat of debit and credit card fraud, explaining why it appeals to cyber criminals, what they do with the stolen information and how implementing the requirements of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) can thwart crooks’ schemes. Stay secure with the PCI DSS.

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How data breaches are affecting the retail industry

IT Governance

Only time will tell – and we may not have to wait long – but in the meantime, what is the impact of data breaches in the retail industry, and what needs to be done to mitigate them? Unveiled in 2004, the PCI DSS is the result of a collaboration between the major credit card brands (American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard and Visa).

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

California law also requires businesses that suffer a breach of security to disclose the breach to consumers, and in some instances law enforcement, if sensitive information is compromised. Those amendments were the subject of a contentious battle between interested stakeholders.

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PCI DSS: Lessons to learn from recent payment card breaches

IT Governance

Over the past month or so, we’ve been discussing the threats associated with payment card breaches, and why it’s important to comply with the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). Stay secure with the PCI DSS. It provides a detailed list of best practices for staying secure. Dixons Carphone.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

California law also requires businesses that suffer a breach of security to disclose the breach to consumers, and in some instances law enforcement, if sensitive information is compromised. Those amendments were the subject of a contentious battle between interested stakeholders.

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Spotlight Podcast: At 15 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Grows with Cyber Risk

The Security Ledger

And this year is a special occasion: a Quinceañera of sorts recognizing 15 years since the first Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004. As my guests this week note: the goals of Cyber Security focus and importance of cyber security awareness month has changed a lot since the early 2000s. Progress…at a price.