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SecurityMetrics Pulse: Detecting Compromises in Your Network’s Gray Area
Pulse

In this blog, you will learn what attacks networks are experiencing and how SecurityMetrics Pulse can detect these threats ahead of time, so you have the knowledge you need to defend your business.

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Get the 2026 SecurityMetrics PCI Guide
PCI

Discover what’s inside the 11th edition of the SecurityMetrics PCI Guide and learn how to navigate the post-v4.0.1 compliance landscape with free, expert-backed insights.

Practical Cybersecurity podcast by Jen Stone.
Announcing Practical Cybersecurity With Jen Stone
Data Security Trends

Get the practical cybersecurity advice you need by subscribing to Jen Stone's new podcast Practical Cybersecurity.

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SecurityMetrics Uncovers a Near 700 Site Global Skimming Operation
Forensics

SecurityMetrics forensic experts have identified a near 700 site skimming operation using a sophisticated, multi-channel kit designed to lock out analysts and mimic legitimate payment providers.

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The 7 Most Common Mistakes in Small Business Security
SMB

To help you prioritize your security, here are 7 common mistakes that small business owners make and how to fix them.

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How to Create (And Remember!) Strong Passwords
Data Security

Moving beyond "P@ssw0rd123" to a safer, simpler digital life.

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The Risks of Emailing Credit Card Data: 2026 Compliance Standards
Compliance

Did you know that if your server receives, transmits, or stores primary account numbers (PAN), it is officially in scope for PCI security requirements?

2026 Cybersecurity Lessons.
2026 Cybersecurity Outlook & Lessons
Data Security Trends

Looking back on the previous year’s cybersecurity lessons isn’t just a nostalgic exercise, it could be a peek into anticipating 2026’s threats.

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The Five Step Roadmap for Tackling CMMC
CMMC

CMMC has rolled out, and if you work with the Department of Defense, you need to be CMMC compliant to continue getting contracts. Here's five easy steps to tackle CMMC.

PCI Requirement 12
PCI DSS Requirement 12: Policies and Documentation
PCI

Without a formal policy, technical controls are just isolated tools. Requirement 12 ensures those tools are part of a consistent, repeatable, and legal framework.

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10 Ways I’m Protecting My Professional Identity in 2026
Ecommerce Security

Your professional identity has never been more exposed. Read this blog to discover ten tips for protecting your identity online in 2026.

Comparing PCI QSA Firms.
Comparing PCI QSA Firms
PCI Partner

In this blog, I will compare the QSA firms SecurityMetrics, Coalfire, and A-Lign by looking at what you can expect from each QSA’s assessment and what they will cost.

CMMC Path.
CMMC Basics: A Practical 2026 Roadmap for CMMC Compliance
CMMC

The time to implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has finally arrived. Read to learn the timelines and best practices.

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You’ve Been Hacked, Now What? A Step-By-Step Guide
Forensics

If you aren't careful, you might destroy the very evidence needed to stop the attacker for good.

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PCI Requirement Nine: What You Need to Know About PCI Requirements for Physical Security
PCI

PCI DSS Requirement 9 covers all aspects of physical security. Here are a few tips to make sure your physical security is PCI compliant.

Best Practices for a First Time Audit.
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid During Your First PCI Audit
PCI Audit

Drawing on decades of experience in PCI auditing, SecurityMetrics VP, Gary Glover, and Audit Director, Matt Halbleib, share the seven most common pitfalls organizations encounter, and how to navigate them successfully.

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PCI Fundamentals for SMBs
PCI

PCI compliance doesn’t have to be a headache. The process can actually be broken down into four manageable steps.

PCI Requirement 7 Restrict Access.
PCI Requirement 7: Limiting Employee Access
PCI

PCI requirement 7 requires you to restrict employee access to only the data they absolutely need. It might sound simple, but it’s actually one of the most important requirements for preventing a data breach and commonly overlooked.

PCI Requirement 8 Combating Weak Passwords and Usernames.
PCI Requirement 8: Strengthen Your Passwords and Usernames
PCI

If you’re wondering what this means for PCI requirement eight, this blog will cover key updates, how to strengthen your organization’s passwords and usernames, and how to implement MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication).

Simplify Your PCI Audit.
How to Make PCI Assessments for Complex Environments Much Easier
PCI Audit

We'll show you the real-world difference between a chaotic, unprepared PCI effort and a strategic, streamlined process, and how to get there.

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What the Louvre Heist Teaches Us About Cybersecurity in 2025
Data Security Trends

Here are the key takeaways from the breach and the essential cybersecurity best practices your business needs to implement in 2025 to combat threat actors.

A Culture of HIPAA Compliance
Designing API Connections That Meet HIPAA and PCI Requirements
HIPAA

This is a guest post from Keragon, a healthcare platform that specializes in building HIPAA-compliant automations without code.

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How Spectre AI Identifies Merchant Fraud and Attrition to Secure Your Portfolio
PCI Partner

With the launch of Spectre AI in the SecurityMetrics Partner+ portal, you can scan the e-commerce websites of non-compliant and unenrolled merchants within your portfolio to identify those at the greatest risk of a security breach.

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Why Cheap PCI Compliance Software Can Cost Your Small Business More
PCI

Small business owners have to save money wherever they can. But when it comes to cybersecurity, cheaping out on your PCI compliance software can actually end up costing you more.