Recent advancements in technology have, in many ways, made our on-the-go lives easier and more flexible. But at the same time, our private data has become more and more vulnerable to data breaches, , making it even more important to understand PCI DSS compliance requirements.  

That’s because of consumer preference, the frequency of online transactions, and the fact that private data storage regulations are only recently beginning to come under the magnifying glass and mature.

There is no denying that Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a popular choice among companies these days. Businesses like to store their data and run their operations through AWS because of the convenience and performance that its cloud-based storage and services provide. But the AWS IoT platform is not without risk. Researchers have identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could be compromised, potentially resulting in data breaches.

What you should know regarding the key changes to SOC 2 reporting (TSP Section 100)

Security breach incidents have become as ubiquitous as Monday morning traffic. Occurrences appear to be getting more sophisticated in scale when it comes to the volume of data stolen and the financial impact to both enterprise and individuals. Adopting strong DLP policies is key when it comes to protecting data. 

If you were to just listen to the news, you would think that an organization only has to worry about hackers, malware, DDoS, and ransomware attacks. While the biggest threats are commonly from outside cyberattacks, these are not the only concerns a company faces. Companies need to establish insider threat detection programs to address malicious and unmalicious insiders.

Ignorance is not an excuse for failing a PCI DSS audit or, worse yet, being victimized by a data breach. With our PCI Compliance FAQ Guide, you'll be prepared to meet the responsibilities and guidelines for protecting sensitive information such as credit card numbers set by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

In an age of ever-increasing cybercriminal activity, the healthcare industry continues to lag behind other industries in cybersecurity preparedness. This lack of attention to cybersecurity has hurt the industry in terms of data breaches in healthcare, massive fines, and loss of consumer confidence.

While the Internet of Things helps financial services firms run their businesses more efficiently and engage with their customers more effectively, IoT security is a concern. 

The proliferation of internet-connected devices has made it easier for customers to conduct their affairs and has given the companies that they do business with more insight into their activities.

If you are a service organization and your customers trust you with their data, you may need to pass a SOC 2 audit to sell your products. A SOC 2 Compliance Checklist can help you prepare for an audit. 

Whether your customers demand an audit report from you or industry regulations require one, you may have to provide proof of SOC 2  compliance to demonstrate that the data you’ve been entrusted with is properly secured.