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Should I Outsource My E-Commerce Website?
Ecommerce Security

Depending on how you outsource, you may be able to decrease your PCI scope and business risk.

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Should You FREAK Out About The Newest SSL/TLS Exploit?
Data Security

If you have any questions, please contact SecurityMetrics support, 801.705.5700.

PCI 3.1: SSL/TLS No Longer Secure
PCI 3.1: Stop Using SSL and Outdated TLS Immediately
PCI Trends

PCI version 3.1 was primarily released to address the insecurity of SSL and some TLS encryption protocols.

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PCI Audit Glossary "Alphabet Soup:" De-Jumbling the Jargon
PCI Audit

We define important PCI DSS acronyms and terms in this PCI audit glossary.

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Patient Portals Secure PHI Better Than Email
HIPAA

Portals made specifically for your patients offer data security that email never could.

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Networked Medical Devices: a Data Breach Time Bomb
HIPAA

Healthcare devices have vulnerabilities.

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PHI: It's Literally Everywhere [Infographic]
HIPAA

The unprotected PHI problem is easy to fix, but it must start with you.

What's on your network?
Network Inventory, Configuration Management, and Security
Data Security

Once you have established that your records reflect reality, it is time to monitor to ensure they are accurate.

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Payroll Phishing Emails Attack Hospital and Healthcare Security
HIPAA

Essentially, the hackers steal paychecks from right under their noses.

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Preventing Stolen Patient Data Through Remote Access Security
HIPAA

My advice? Decide to take security seriously.

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Physical Security: What You Aren't Thinking About
Data Security

How to find the risks you might be missing with your physical security.

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Spotting Vulnerabilities – Is Vulnerability Scanning Antiquated?
Vulnerability Scanning

Vulnerability scanning is one of the only crucial things that can help companies keep up-to-date on emerging vulnerabilities.

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Staying Compliant: Visa's New Level 4 Requirements
PCI Trends

Visa requires annual validation of PCI compliance.

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PA-DSS 3.2: The What, The Why, and The When
SSF

See what changes your payment application vendor should make.

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Perimeter Scan Vs. PCI ASV Scan
Vulnerability Scanning

When it comes to finding security weaknesses in your business, vulnerability scanning is a great place to start.

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New 3.2 Requirements for Penetration Testing and Segmentation: What You Don't Know
Penetration Testing

PCI 3.2 has come out with new requirements for penetration testing and network segmentation.

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Patching the Shoplift Bug: What You Should Be Doing
Forensics

Learn more information about the Shoplift Bug, how it makes your system vulnerable, and what you need to do to combat it.

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PCI DSS Supplemental Guide to Scope: Understanding PCI DSS Scope and Segmentation
PCI

Here's what you need to know about the supplemental guide for scoping and network segmentation.

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PCI Scope Categories: Keep Your Card Data Separate
PCI

Learn what PCI scope categories your systems fall into.

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New Multi-Factor Authentication Clarification and Supplement: The Principles You Should Know
PCI Trends

MFA is an additional layer of security you should apply to all of your sensitive data.

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Petya Ransomware Outbreak: What to Know
Data Security

For some preventative measures, back up your files regularly and keep your anti-virus software up to date.

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PCI SAQ C: Securing Your Payment Application
SMB

See what’s required for PCI SAQ C.

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PCI DSS Requirement 9: Upping Your Physical Security
PCI

PCI requirement 9 is all about physical security.