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Auditing Archive Series: The Case of the File-Sharing Franchisee
Auditing Archives: The Case of the File-Sharing Franchisee
Security Consulting

A third party IT company with little security skills configured POS systems across multiple locations.

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7 IT Security Internal Communications Best Practices
Data Security

How poor communication could be hurting your security and what you can do about it.

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Common HIPAA Violations: HIPAA Quiz/HIPAA Test | HIPAA Violation
HIPAA

For a more comprehensive look into your practice’s HIPAA compliance, I recommend discussing with your security expert.

HIPAA Buyers Guide: What You Should Know.
A Buyer's Guide to HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA Audit

What questions do you need to ask to find a reputable HIPAA compliance firm.

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10 Crucial HIPAA Reads
HIPAA

Because of its complexity and technicality, there’s never a shortage of questions about HIPAA.

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10 PCI Security Standards Myths
PCI

Having a proactive mindset about PCI compliance will save you a lot of money, and perhaps even your business, in the long run.

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Computer Security and The FTC: Suing Hacked Companies
Forensics

Don’t become lax with computer security, or it can come back to bite you in more ways than one.

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10 Tips for Increasing IT Budget and Security Buy-In
Data Security

Here are 10 ways to get executives to increase your budget and get organizational buy-in on security

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Case Studies for PCI Compliance Solutions
PCI

See how SecurityMetrics was able to help organizations reach full PCI DSS compliance.

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Configuring Your Remote Desktop Connection
Data Security

Learn what you need to know about configuring your remote desktop.

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Code Reviews: A Method to Reveal Costly Mistakes
Data Security

Double checking code catches a potential compromise before it happens.

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PCI Compliant Firewall: 5 Things You're Doing Wrong
PCI Trends

Here are some mistakes your business might be making with your PCI compliant firewall.

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2 Things You Should Know about PCI 3.2 Multi-Factor Authentication Updates
PCI Trends

The PCI DSS 3.2 has recently made some changes to multi-factor authentication.

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7 PCI Compliance Tips for Small Businesses
SMB

If your business collects, transmits, or stores cardholder and credit card data, you need to be PCI compliant. Here are 7 PCI compliance tips for small businesses.

2017 PANSCAN data analysis showing 245,735 GB scanned, 5% store track data, 67% unencrypted PAN, over 88 million cards found.
2017 PANscan Study: How to Better Protect Your Card Data
Data Discovery

More businesses store unencrypted card numbers than you think, and the numbers have gone up this year.

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A Look at the PCI SSC's E-commerce Guidance: What to Know about PCI 3.2
PCI Trends

The PCI SSC released a guidance for e-commerce websites.

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Are You Ready for PCI DSS 3.2?
PCI Trends

PCI DSS 3.2 replaced 3.1 on October 31 of 2016.

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2017 PCI DSS Data Breach Trends
Forensics

2017 was a year marked by massive hacks like Equifax, rampant malware like WannaCry and Petya, notable vulnerabilities like KRACK, as well as changes to and guidance about the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

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2017 HIPAA Survey Results
HIPAA

How did organizations do with HIPAA compliance in 2017? Here are the results along with major takeaways to help you with your own HIPAA compliance efforts.

2018 PANscan results show 69% store unencrypted credit card data, indicating rising storage risks.
2018 PANscan Results: Storage of Credit Card Data on the Rise
Data Discovery

See how much unencrypted card data PANscan® found on business networks in 2017.

The 2018 HIPAA Guide: Highlights for business associates with a medical symbol on a blue notebook.
2018 HIPAA Guide: Highlights for Business Associates
HIPAA Audit

A reference for business associates using the SecurityMetrics HIPAA Guide at their organizations.

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Close Security Gaps in 2019: 5 Blog Topics to Help You Avoid Data Breach
Forensics

We’ve rounded up some of the most helpful topics from our blog to help set you on the right course for 2019. Prepare now, so you’ll have less hassle later.

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10 Misconceptions About Security Audits
PCI Audit

10 misconceptions about security audits and questions you should ask when getting audited. The focus of this blog will be how to have better data security and compliance technology so that you can avoid data breaches, costly fines, slow downs, and hindrances to your business.