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We specialize in over 48 technically advanced cybersecurity and compliance services designed to protect cardholder and other sensitive data, secure in-scope networks, systems, and website applications.
Managed Security Solutions >
Compliance Assessments>
Security Testing >
Consulting Services >
Customer Reviews
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Who We Are
we are grateful to receive their feedback on our service.
Managed Security Solutions >
Powerful, optimized SIEM running 24/7/365.
Real-time active threat intelligence. Rapidly find and contain intrusions.
Powerful, optimized SIEM running 24/7/365.
Track & Respond To Suspicious Activity In Your Network Traffic
Empower your incident response and security operations functions with real-time active threat intelligence.
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Our fully certified security testing packages are designed to help you find and fix weaknesses in your networks and applications and prepare your digital infrastructure to withstand the latest cyber threats.
Full Spectrum
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We specialize in over 48 technically advanced cybersecurity and compliance services designed to protect cardholder and other sensitive data, secure in-scope networks, systems, and website applications.
Managed Security Solutions >
Compliance Assessments>
Security Testing >
Consulting Services >
Customer Reviews
we are grateful to receive their feedback on our service.
Who We Are
we are grateful to receive their feedback on our service.
Managed Security Solutions >
Powerful, optimized SIEM running 24/7/365.
Real-time active threat intelligence. Rapidly find and contain intrusions.
Powerful, optimized SIEM running 24/7/365.
Track & Respond To Suspicious Activity In Your Network Traffic
Empower your incident response and security operations functions with real-time active threat intelligence.
Managed Security Solutions
Real-time active threat intelligence. Rapidly find and contain intrusions.
Track & Respond To Suspicious Activity In Your Network Traffic
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SCA And It's Place In Risk Management
Risk management comes in many shapes, sizes, frameworks, and implementations. The frequency of the act of performing a risk management assessment is dependent on the cost-benefit of performing the audit.
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Validating Security Solutions For You Business
We have discussed on this blog previously, the choices that need to be made regarding the selection of third-party service providers, but today we will be speaking about software security solutions that best fit your business.
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What Is Ransomware? How To Protect Your Organization
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Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) in the payment card industry involves deploying a recognized solution by the PCI council, where hardware, processes, and technology undergo rigorous testing against the current P2PE Standard v3.1 or earlier versions.Â
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) in the payment card industry is the deployment of certain technologies that may reduce the scope of a merchant’s environment; however, it is not a recognized and validated solution by the PCI SSC, nor can it automatically benefit from scope reduction per the P2PE standard.Â
In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, achieving and maintaining PCI compliance is more critical than ever. With the latest update to PCI DSS 4.0.1, businesses must adapt to meet new standards designed to enhance security and flexibility. This updated PCI Compliance Checklist outlines the essential steps for staying compliant while optimizing your organization’s security posture.
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and compliance, emerging tools are reshaping how we approach tasks and challenges. One such tool that has been making waves is ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model developed by OpenAI. In this blog post, we’ll explore how ChatGPT is transforming the PCI DSS assessment process, its inner workings, the advantages it brings, potential risks to consider, and best practices for responsible and effective usage.
Within the realm of the restaurant industry, technology seamlessly integrates processes like online reservations and touchless payments, elevating customer experiences and operational efficiency. However, this digital transformation also exposes the industry to heightened cybersecurity challenges, demanding robust protection.Â
The FinTech industry has revolutionized the financial landscape, offering innovative solutions that streamline processes, increase accessibility, and enhance user experience. However, this digital transformation has also attracted the attention of cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities for financial gain. As the FinTech sector continues to grow, the importance of being vigilant to cyber attacks cannot be overstated.Â
What do we do when requirements vary for different customers and data sets or data elements? What controls do we have to implement or already exist that will address these requirements? In this article, we explore key hurdles facing businesses seeking compliance with GDPR and CCPA regulations.
One of our Security Consultants, Tiaira Fitzgerald, discusses her upcoming webinar and working at MegaplanIT.Â
In today’s business landscape, organizations continue to rely on third-party vendors, suppliers, and partners to support their operations. While these points of business collaboration bring numerous benefits, they also introduce organizations to greater third-party risk exposure.
For organizations subject to PCI DSS compliance, external scans must be performed by an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) and pass at least quarterly to maintain compliance.
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Penetration Testing For Restaurants
When it comes to restaurant security, Penetration Testing for Restaurants is an essential tool that can help you safeguard your business against cyber threats and potential data breaches.
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How Covid 19 Changed The Outlook on Cybersecurity
The impact of Covid 19 pandemic and the resulting shift in workflows have had a deep and significant impact on workers, home/work balance, and cybersecurity.
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PCI DSS v4.0 Summary of Changes
The transition to PCI DSS 4.0 is big news for the payments industry, and you need to know exactly what has changed.
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Security & Compliance In The Cloud
Samples of the responsibilities of cloud providers, their services, and leveraged resources that can come with cloud compliance.
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Future of Payment Card Compliance
Over the next 3 years, the adoption of PCI 4.0 will change many areas of the information security standard for the better.
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