Articles Tagged with ''penetration testing''

Diving Deeper into Multi-Factor Authentication with PCI DSS 3.2

June 28, 2016

It’s hard to believe that over a decade has passed since PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) was first introduced in 2004 as the information security standard for organizations that store, process or transmit cardholder data. Although it’s become a mature industry standard, two problems remain.

Making Sense of Security Testing: Scanning and Penetrating Networks and Applications

Christopher Camejo

June 14, 2016

Whether it’s done to meet compliance requirements or just as a general best practice, most organizations are now testing their own networks for security weaknesses, and if they’re not, they should be.

Top 3 Security Vulnerabilities Discovered by Ethical Hackers

Charles Riggs

May 12, 2015

Three dark figures moved swiftly through the night as the sleet pelted the pavement leading to the office complex.

Would You Pass the Cyber Test?

About 200 banks in New York took part in a cybersecurity “exam” in which they were made to respond in real time to questions about their cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Diane Ritchey

February 1, 2014

Late last year about 200 banks in New York took part in a cybersecurity “exam” in which they were made to respond in real time to questions about their cybersecurity policies and procedures. The test was designed to help the banks see how they compare with their peers in terms of being ready for attacks by cybergangs looking to break into their networks.

Majority of Retail Sector Not Compliant with New PCI Standards

November 4, 2013

The latest version of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard will soon require businesses to implement and perform penetration testing, but only 41 percent of retail sector enterprises currently use penetration testing to identify security risks.

Why Ethical Hacking is the New Face of Cyber Security

Andrew Whitaker

July 9, 2013

The job interview was going well when the young man made a confession: his printer was broken.

Hire a Hacker: A 2013 Security Imperative

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Ron Woerner

November 13, 2012

The hat of a hacker comes in different shades (white, grey, black), but these hackers can seriously save your business from cyber destruction.

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