Verizon and VMware recently announced their collaboration has led to the development of a cloud security solution specifically designed to improve the integrity of enterprise data stored in the cloud.The solution leverages cloud technology offered by both companies to help organizations bolster data loss prevention efforts. According to an executive, Verizon is targeting large companies and government organizations with the solution, but operating in the cloud will likely make it a viable option Read more [...]

Global credit card and payment services company Visa recently released a series of best practices for vendors to follow to ensure compliance with the industry’s changing security standards.Among the practices recommended by Visa is regular vulnerability testing of software and hardware to spot any weaknesses in a system. This measure is key to avoiding targeted attacks and those conducted using spam or malware. These methods allow cyber criminals to infiltrate a network and access data containing Read more [...]

As punishment for failure to keep up with PCI compliance mandates grows stricter and more substantial, companies in many industries have attempted to improve their compliance methods. However, many do not know where to start to improve. With this in mind, data security company Lumension will host a webcast aimed at proving the best methods of ensuring PCI compliance on September 2 at 11 a.m.With new PCI compliance standards due for release in a little more than a month, companies will have until Read more [...]

Verizon recently announced the development of the first cloud-based solution designed to help organizations in their PCI compliance needs. Verizon Computing-as-a-Service runs from the company’s data centers in both the United States and in Europe. The solution was programmed to easily inspect information for any failures to comply with PCI regulations. It will automatically scan data for all issues, such as data storage, processing and the transmission of credit card information. Aside from Read more [...]

Computerworld recently reported new PCI compliance standards will likely be released in October. While the new mandates included in updated requirements will represent improvements, many experts in the industry expect that it will leave many major issues unanswered.New forms of technology that many organizations have adopted such as chip cards, tokenization and end-to-end encryption are unlikely to be addressed in the release. As a result, many companies will likely avoid adoption of these technologies Read more [...]

A study recently by Verizon Business found one-fifth of businesses experiencing data breach were in line various PCI compiance requirements. Hannaford supermarkets experienced a massive data loss protection failure in 2008, but the company later learned it was in complete compliance PCI requirements.While 79 percent of companies experiencing breaches were not up to PCI compliance standards, 21 percent complied with regulations. According to Verizon, the requirements may need some improvement because Read more [...]

With all industry watchdog groups and regulatory authorities cracking down on compliance violations, IT Governance is the latest organization to offer help and advice to companies looking to adhere to PCI compliance mandates. The workshop will explain international regulations relating to PCI compliance and the responsibilities of all companies subject to the mandates.Companies of all sizes are required to protect customer information as part of various PCI regulations. Those failing to do so - whether Read more [...]

For small- and medium-sized businesses, PCI compliance is an especially important element of business operations. The Journal of Accountancy recently released a report advising SMBs to regularly inspect their PCI compliance protocol to ensure they are compliant.An aspect of compliance that can prove problematic for SMBs is the requirement that all security systems protecting credit or debit card information remain i a highly secure network. Furthermore, these systems must be updated frequently as Read more [...]

The payment card industry holds its member companies to some of the most stringent regulations. Like most industries, PCI compliance demands correspondence between employees be retained for an extended period of time. However, the industry also requires data loss prevention methods in the form of encryption on electronically stored data and other forms, according to PC World.Tailoring email archiving and data loss prevention solutions specifically to ensure PCI compliance is an easy way for companies Read more [...]