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Printers, Copiers, Scanners, and Fax Machines: The Not So Hidden Risks

These devices have hard drives full of unencrypted information that may be of interest to criminals. If sensitive information is being inadvertently stored on the machine, criminals may easily be able to access and download this critical data from the machine without your knowledge.

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The Cost of a Data Breach

According to the report, the average number of records exposed during a breach is 28,512, and the average cost for each stolen record containing sensitive and confidential information has increased to $225 per record, a new record high.

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A Business Case for Multi-Factor Authentication

Is your organization in the process of implementing multi-factor authentication on your systems? Keep reading for some of our best tips and things to consider if you choose to implement multi-factor authentication.

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Call Centers: A PCI Perspective

Call centers that handle payment card information have a responsibility to protect their customers from data compromise and fraud. Some university call centers will fall into your institution's PCI DSS scope and thus will need to be compliant.

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University Hacked by Its Own Vending Machines

The recent sneak peek publication of the 2017 “Verizon Data Breach Digest” highlighted how hackers had used a University’s own vending machines and other internet-enabled devices to hack their network and almost brought the campus to a halt.

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Your Bank Has Requested the College’s Attestation of Compliance…Now What?

Many colleges and universities have recently received letters from their acquiring banks requesting an Attestation of Compliance (AOC) to verify they are meeting their PCI requirements. Failure to comply can result in significant fines, or you may even forfeit your ability to accept credit cards.

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