What is PCI DSS? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS, is a security compliance standard that defines the policies and guidelines for payment procedure and security. The requirements for PCI DSS certification are designed to ensure organizations protect cardholder data they store, process, and transmit. PCI DSS was issued by the…
Read MoreFinding the right balance between cost-effectiveness, security features, and adherence to data governance regulations is the key to choosing the right file exchange solution for your law firm. New data management and communications technologies are leading an increasing number of law firms to exchange documents online. Although this new approach saves a significant amount of…
Read MoreSecurity incidents related to sensitive information have the potential to negatively impact targeted businesses in a variety of ways. In recent years, many global businesses have fallen victim to hacks and been robbed of sensitive information about their customers. The impact of these incidents has the potential to negatively affect the targeted businesses in a…
Read MoreAs the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on May 25th, many global organizations are still not fully aware of how this European legislation will affect their day-to-day operations. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into full effect in a few days. It will introduce tough new privacy requirements for companies…
Read MoreIn today’s business environment, ensuring data security has become a priority. Recent surveys show that a corporation has a 26% likelihood of experiencing a major data breach within any given 24-month timeframe. And it may come as a surprise to know that careless management and employee practices are the cause of most security breaches ―…
Read MoreCybersecurity is a hot topic, as it should be. With growing amounts of personal data being stored online, we should all be taking security of our online presence seriously. It seems, however, that while Americans do not trust modern institutions to protect their data, they are neither vigilant in their private security measures nor do…
Read MoreWhile the service provided by WhatsApp is free of charge, one British user was caught sending some particularly costly messages. Christopher Niehaus, former managing director in the Investment Banking division at the global investment banking firm Jeffries, has been fined £37,000 ($46,000) for sharing confidential information via the popular messaging app. According to the Financial…
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