PCI DSS is getting a long-awaited makeover and banking institutions need to take note. Sure, banks should be in a good stead to meet PCI compliance, given that they already have to contend with a range of strict data privacy regulations and auditing requirements, such as the GBLA, SOX and regular audits from the FDIC […]
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PCI-DSS 4.0 is coming; are you ready?
This time next year, PCI DSS 4.0 will come fully into effect, replacing the current standard, 3.2. 1, that has been in place since 2018. PCI SSC’s newest version shouldn’t come as a surprise to most. It was first released in March 2022. But with a two year grace period to allow vendors and credit […]
A quick-start guide to data compliance for startups
It’s a well-known fact in the security community that compliance and privacy should be built into operations, software and culture from the ground up. While organizations that have been around for decades don’t have the luxury of doing this, startups are perfectly placed to bake in compliance from the outset. Curious how to do it? […]
What is autonomous compliance?
The world of compliance is evolving at an astounding rate. It seems like there’s a new regulation every year. Plus, with the advent of state compliance laws, companies will soon have to deal with a myriad of shifting expectations around how they deal with consumer data. On top of this, frameworks like ISO 27001 and […]
PCI Compliance: getting started with data discovery
Handle credit cards? Discover how to meet PCI Compliance in the cloud with innovative data discovery solutions for SaaS applications.
What is PCI compliance?
At its core, PCI compliance is all about safeguarding critical information: cardholder data and preventing its exposure.
Hiring a compliance analyst? 5 traits to look for
A good compliance team can make the difference between a company that is successful vs not. Risks related to reputation, enterprise, technology, people, third party are just some of the areas that a compliance team gets involved in. Finding the right candidate is challenging but keeping these traits in mind can help look for good […]
Zendesk: is sensitive data exfiltrating via tickets?
Zendesk offers a lot of tools to help businesses improve the customer experience, including help desk functions, email marketing, live chat and customer engagement tools. As part of this, Zendesk hosts and provides historic trail for a wealth of customer data – some of which is highly confidential, such as credit card information or addresses. […]