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Report: Companies still stumped by PCI DSS
A VeriSign review of PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) assessments it conducted found that more than half were still stumbling on the path to compliance. Article | 20 Sep 2007
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IT pros impede PCI, Sarbanes Oxley compliance
The biggest barrier to collaboration between IT and compliance professionals is the lack of understanding about risk and compliance issues by corporate IT, according to a survey. Article | 08 Aug 2007
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Black Hat 2007: New database forensics tool could aid data breach cases
Database security researcher, David Litchfield of UK-based NGS Software will release a free Forensic Examiners Database Scalpel, he says could aid data breach investigations. Article | 02 Aug 2007
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PCI compliance costs often underestimated, study finds
Companies are moving forward with PCI DSS projects, but many are underestimating the costs associated with compliance. Article | 24 Jul 2007
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Database authentication, encryption getting priority in some businesses
While more organizations are seeking database authentication and encryption technologies, others are turning to database monitoring to secure data. Article | 22 May 2007
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Survey: Companies disregard data security breach risks
Companies continue to lack a response plan and fail to implement appropriate encryption technologies, according to a survey of more than 700 IT executives and security officers. Article | 17 May 2007
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PCI DSS: The standards should not be lowered
Bob Russo, general manager of the PCI Security Standards Council explains that education is crucial to getting more merchants to comply with the standard. Column | 17 May 2007
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Experts: Easing standards like PCI DSS a bad idea
Financial services practitioners say security standards like PCI DSS can be hard to heed, but that easing them would be a bad idea given the data fraud epidemic. Article | 09 May 2007
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President's ID theft task force gets mixed review
The White House ID theft task force's recommendations are being called a step in the right direction. But one group says they fail to address insecurity at government agencies. Article | 26 Apr 2007
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Firm takes steps to address email management security risks
Frank Chambers, director of security management at Constellation Energy explains how his firm manages email risk. Column | 05 Apr 2007