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PCI is about eliminating data, not securing it, former QSA says
Former QSA turned Forrester analyst John Kindervag calls PCI a "communicable disease." Anything introduced to the network is in PCI scope if credit card systems aren't segmented. Article | 15 Sep 2008
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Security of customer data, IP sustains security budgets
Protecting customer data, corporate intellectual property and other sensitive internal data, remains a priority in many corporate board rooms, a Forrester Research survey finds. Article | 05 Sep 2008
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Security visualization helps make log files work
Using visualization tools, security pros can build charts and graphs to make sense of complex log files and data and improve their company's security stance. Article | 28 Aug 2008
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Data breach discovery, disclosure outpaces 2007
More data breaches have been reported so far this year than in all of 2007, according to a report released by a nonprofit group that works to prevent fraud. Article | 26 Aug 2008
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PCI groups to focus on wireless, pre-authorization changes
The PCI Security Standards Council has started two special interest groups to focus on pre-authorization and wireless security issues. Article | 21 Aug 2008
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PCI DSS 1.2 clarifies wireless, antivirus use
Version 1.2 of PCI DSS, due out in October, requires 802.1x for wireless protection and antivirus for all operating systems, according to a summary of the changes issued Tuesday. Article | 19 Aug 2008
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PCI Requirement 6.6 has merchants gearing up
Large organizations opt for Web application firewalls, smaller companies lean toward code reviews. Article | 30 Jun 2008
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PCI compliance extends to car washes, quick lubes
A point-of-sale system supplier for car washes and quick lubes protects its machines from viruses and other malware and enables PCI compliance. Article | 16 Jun 2008
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PCI council to launch assessor quality assurance program
Staff will evaluate merchant feedback on the quality of their assessors and issue probations and revoke certification for negative comments. Article | 11 Jun 2008
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NSS Labs to focus research on PCI technologies
In this podcast, Rick Moy of NSS Labs talks about how the firm's research help companies make informed buying decisions for PCI. Article | 20 May 2008
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