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Most small businesses are considered "Level 4" merchants in terms of PCI Compliance, which means they process less than 20,000 e-commerce credit...
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What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes standards to protect an individual’s medical records and other protected health information (PHI). It concerns...

Apache Struts Vulnerability: What You Should Do

You may have seen news reports of a serious security vulnerability in Apache Struts 2, which is a popular open-source framework developers use to...

Cloud Security: What Businesses Need to Know

Because securing data within the Cloud is complex, having a standard set of protective controls is pivotal to keep your customers safe and avoid...

PCI vs. GDPR: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between GDPR and PCI? Remember that the GDPR applies to any organization that processes or holds the personal data of...

Network Diagrams: Key to Compliance and Security

If you were to ask network architects and engineers about their favorite part of the job, I doubt any of them will respond with “creating and...

5 Tips to Improve HIPAA Compliance in 2018

Hackers have wised up to the lack of HIPAA compliance and the lack of security in the healthcare industry. They utilize gaps to attack healthcare...

IT Checklists for PCI Compliance

While C-level executives and compliance officers may oversee a PCI compliance program at the highest levels, it’s the IT managers and teams who...

Lessons from Data Breaches in 2017 and What to Expect in 2018

Which data breach predictions came true in 2017 and what to expect for 2018. SecurityMetrics' Forensic Investigations Team has been helping...

PCI Council Releases PCI DSS 3.2.1: What You Need to Know

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) recently announced the release of the PCI DSS 3.2.1. The Council previously...

How Much Does HIPAA Compliance Cost?

Lack of budget is a plague that affects risk and compliance officers at health organizations of all sizes. 
This post will give you the...

GDPR 101 Part 3: What Should I Do Now?

If you are a merchant, or any organization that handles the personal data of European Union citizens, you will need to comply with the GDPR. Here...

ETA TRANSACT 2018 Wrap Up

From our annual golf tournament on Monday to tasty drinks and good conversation on the show floor, TRANSACT 18 was a huge success.

How Prepared are UK Businesses for GDPR?

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect on May 25, 2018. This government mandate introduces tougher laws about...

Top 5 PCI Blog Posts for SMBs

As an SMB owner, your business size and card processing environment will ultimately determine which SAQ you need to follow. But it’s important to...

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