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A Roadmap for Replacing PTS 3.0 Devices

The PCI Council strongly recommends, but does not require, that merchants use approved PTS devices. However, this can be a requirement from the various card brands in order to protect against fraud and ensure the secure entry and transmission of account data.

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Working Remotely: Six Ways to Secure Your Data

Having employees work from home can present various cybersecurity risks that must be evaluated and addressed. Remote employees are more susceptible to hackers and inadvertently allowing unauthorized access to organizational systems and data.

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Dispelling the QSA Myth

I’m sure you’ve heard that working with a PCI QSA will only lead to adversarial relationships and answers without clarity, such as “it depends.” However, I’m here to dispel those myths and overcome this stereotype.

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Incident Response: Key Players in a Tabletop Exercise

Gathering everyone in one room for a discussion-based tabletop exercise can be a good way to test your plan and verify that all appropriate staff members understand their individual roles and responsibilities.

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Taking Off the Hoodie: A Behind the Scenes Interview with a Penetration Tester

One of CampusGuard’s Offensive Security Services team, David Sullivan, has been busy educating customers on exactly what penetration testing is. In this interview with David, we decided to learn more about why he chose pen testing as a career and what he has learned along the way.

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Virtual Cards: In or Out of PCI Scope?

Everyone knows that standard payment card information must be protected according to the PCI DSS, but what about virtual cards? Is this information also in scope for PCI?

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HIPAA: Common Violations and How to Avoid Them

Failure to comply with HIPAA can lead to significant financial penalties. Here are a few of the more common (and preventable!) incidents that can lead to breaches of protected health care information.

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Switching Merchant Services Banks

Changing your merchant services bank can be an overwhelming process for campus-based organizations due to the significant number of merchants and locations, and the diverse range of payment processes that have been implemented. Here are several key factors that should be considered as part of your decision.

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Balancing 3rd Party PCI Compliance

The use of third-party vendors within your organization alters the scope of your PCI DSS Compliance. Determining your responsibilities within that scope is the only way to achieve and maintain compliance.

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