Revealing Healthcare’s Email Security Problem
Healthcare email accounts are prime targets for cyberattacks – find out why and how to prevent breaches.
Articles Published by Mike Mariano
Cloud Service Providers Brace for New FISMA Regulations
There are changes on the horizon for FISMA and FedRAMP which will have a big impact on CSPs.
Cybersecurity Landscape in the Telecommunications Sector
The telecommunications industry is facing unprecedented cybersecurity threats. What are the main vulnerabilities
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Data Retention Policy
One of the things we must learn from Samsung’s $1 billion mistake is that you cannot take data retention policies lightly. Having a good data retention policy that considers legal and regulatory compliance and your business objectives is crucial. However, the process of developing the policy can seem complex, and you would certainly want to …
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What is a PCI RoC and Why Do You Need One?
Let’s get down to business! Today, we are answering all of your burning questions about the PCI RoC. What Does ‘RoC’ Stand for? Report on Compliance: the PCI RoC is the documentation that verifies a merchant’s compliance with PCI DSS. It is the single most important form of attestation, serving as proof to stakeholders outside …
Who is Liable for Your Website’s PCI Compliance?
PCI compliance is important for any business that does financial transactions on the Internet. Maintaining a secure environment for the financial records of your business’s customers is paramount. Not doing so could open your business up to being sued by customers if there is a security breach, and/or to fines by your credit card processor. If …
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Alleviate Audit Anxiety with A Glossary Of PCI Terms
PCI terms can be confusing, especially when their acronyms are used without providing definitions or context clues. Understanding these terms is vital to ensuring that your company can pass required audits and meet compliance regulations. To help you better navigate the world of Information Technology (IT) audits and common terms, we have created a glossary …
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Why Small Business Security Matters for Your Large Corporation
Today’s hackers are becoming more sophisticated and are finding new ways to infiltrate a company’s computer networks and servers. From stealing credit card information, performing identity theft, or holding data at ransom, businesses are feeling the urgent need to address network vulnerabilities. While large corporations get the media spotlight whenever a breach occurs, it is …
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10 Security Essentials Your CIO Needs to Know for Peace of Mind
Advances in technology and accompanying cybercrimes move at a lightning pace these days, making it a constant high-speed footrace for your Chief Information Officer (CIO) to keep up. The never-ending threat of data breaches and other data disasters does nothing to ease a CIO’s day or peace of mind. If you are concerned that your …
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CSA Cloud Controls Matrix: Why It Is Important When Working With The Cloud
During the operations of your business, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is selecting a reliable cloud provider. You want your customers, operations and data to work seamlessly in this virtual environment without compromising on the functionality or scalability of your business whether you will seek hosting services on the public cloud, …
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PCI Non Compliance Fines & Consequences
Being in compliance with PCI requirements is extremely important to your business. It isn’t just something that you can ignore. Not only are you taking a big chance that your business can experience a catastrophic data breach if you are not in compliance, your business will face negative publicity, as well as some very real …
Gap Analysis vs. Internal Audit: Which Evaluation Process Do You Need?
If you have started to explore gap analysis and internal audit as possible assessment methods, you may wonder which one will serve your organization’s specific needs and objectives. While both evaluation methods may cover similar territory, each one’s focus, goals, results, and uses are unique and valuable. Gap Analysis Quality Digest describes the gap analysis …
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