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Next version of PCI DSS due in September
PCI Security Standards Council GM Bob Russo says tweaks and clarifications are expected in the areas of wireless and application security. Article
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Panel: Firms can't manage DLP with products alone
Data protection is about fixing broken business practices rather than bolting on DLP products, three security officers said during an RSA Conference 2008 panel discussion. News
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Hannaford breach illustrates dangerous compliance mentality
As Executive Editor Dennis Fisher explains, the Hannaford supermarket breach illustrates how too much emphasis on compliance puts critical data at risk. Column
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Hannaford breach highlights messaging system struggles
The messaging system connecting Hannaford's complex systems could have provided the hole necessary to install malware onto the grocer's systems, an expert says. Article
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Worst practices: Recognizing the biggest compliance mistakes
With all of the compliance requirements and regulations organizations need to abide by these days, corporate compliance blunders are inevitable. In this tip, security management expert Mike Rothman highlights the biggest compliance mistakes seen in t... Tip
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TJX faces data audits for 20 years under FTC settlement
TJX Cos Inc. agreed to implement tighter security and obtain independent audits every other year for 20 years, according to a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission. Article
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Hannaford breach details indicate inside job
The fact that so many servers were compromised with malware suggests a trusted user on the inside engineered the data breach at Hannaford's, experts say. Article
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extrusion prevention
Extrusion prevention is the practice of stopping data leakage by filtering outbound network traffic. Extrusion prevention protects sensitive digital assets from unauthorized transfer by stopping the movement of packets across the network. Extrusio... Definition
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The pros and cons of data breach insurance
The security incident at the Hannaford supermarket chain and elsewhere have some wondering if it's time to purchase data breach insurance. But experts say there are drawbacks. Article
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Misconfiguration issues could have contributed to Hannaford breach
Hannaford takes heat from officials who believe the supermarket chain was slow in disclosing its breach. Meanwhile, one of Hannaford's security vendors gets defensive. Article