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Achieving PCI DSS Compliant Firewalls within a Small Business

Security Boulevard

The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS ). What is a PCI DSS Compliant Firewall? Protect cardholder data with a firewall.

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Cybersecurity lab identifies a surge in watering hole attack

CyberSecurity Insiders

Black Lotus Labs, a subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, has warned all website owners about an increase in ‘watering hole’ cyber threats. It was also known as Common Internet File System until 2004.

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Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed

eSecurity Planet

In 2004, the global cybersecurity market was worth just $3.5 They say that the best defense against cyber threats is in an organization’s security culture. Carpenter said organizations have become experts in technology-based security tactics such as firewalls , email gateways , endpoint protection , and more.

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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. This will depend on your devices’ and network’s compatibility.

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Author Q&A: Former privacy officer urges leaders to prioritize security as part of cloud migration

The Last Watchdog

Cyber threats have steadily intensified each year since I began writing about privacy and cybersecurity for USA TODAY in 2004. Riccardi: Basic cyber hygiene is 90 percent of what cybersecurity is all about. The law of large numbers favors the bad guys.

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GUEST ESSAY: What everyone can — and should — do to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The Last Watchdog

NCSAM launched in 2004, at a time where technology was nowhere near where it is today. With NCSAM in mind, how can your business achieve the ultimate goal of keeping data secure and preventing cyber threats from impacting daily operations? Pursue cyber hygiene. The National Cybersecurity Alliance ( NCSA ) and the U.S.