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PCI Requirement 4: Securing Your Networks
PCI

PCI DSS Requirement 4 focuses on protecting stored and transmitted card data.

The Best Online Cybersecurity Courses of 2025
Training

Read this blog to discover which cybersecurity training course you should take in 2025 to level up your cybersecurity know-how.

What is a Brushing Scam and Why Should I Care?
Data Security

A brushing scam is when you receive a package you didn’t order, because a bad actor has gotten your personal information.

AI Acceptable Use Policy: How to Use AI Safely (According to a Cybersecurity Professional)
Data Security

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an exceptional tool for increasing productivity and innovating at work. However, if you don’t set specific parameters for how to use AI safely in the workplace, you risk your sensitive business data becoming public information.

The 2025 SecurityMetrics Guide to PCI DSS Compliance Has Launched
PCI Trends

In the face of current cybersecurity challenges, PCI DSS compliance is more important for merchants than ever.

6 Steps to a Penetration Test
Penetration Testing

Getting a penetration test can seem overwhelming, but following these steps can help ensure that your penetration test goes as smoothly as possible.

Requirement 1: Establish Secure Firewall Rules
PCI

Make sure to choose firewalls that support the necessary configuration options to protect critical systems and provide segmentation between the CDE and other internal and external networks specific to your organization.

GDPR and CCPA Overview: Your Role in Data Protection
Privacy

This post covers the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA), as well as fees for data breaches, changes in privacy attitudes, and the future of the standards.

How to Send a HIPAA Compliant Email
HIPAA

You can send ePHI via email, but you have to do it securely, according to HHS.

PCI Requirement 2: How to Get Compliant
PCI

PCI Requirement 2 involves securing your systems.

HIPAA Business Associate Agreements 101
HIPAA Audit

Find out more about the essentials of HIPAA Business Associate Agreements.

GDPR 101 Part 2: What are the Requirements of GDPR?
GDPR

Learn the bases about the EU's General Data Protection Regulation.

Cloud Security: What Businesses Need to Know
Data Security

In this post, we’ll review an incident from last year to demonstrate the breadth of controls that should be established, as well as the difficult position in which any security event can place you.

SecurityMetrics Announces the 2025 Guide to PCI DSS Compliance
Compliance

The SecurityMetrics PCI Guide helps you reach PCI compliance with the newest stats, advice, and checklists.

PCI Requirement 2: Apply Secure Configurations to All System Components
PCI

Read this blog to learn what the requirement entails, how to harden your systems, and manage your system configurations.

PCI DSS Requirement 3: What You Need to be Compliant
PCI

PCI DSS Requirement 3 involves protecting card data storage.

How Do Hackers Hack?
Forensics

Hackers don’t care who you are. They just care how rich you can make them.

5 Steps of a PCI DSS Audit
PCI Audit

PCI DSS assessments, also called PCI audits, may seem daunting for you and your business. But, we’ve broken down the process into 5 steps to help you understand what the process will be like and how you can better optimize your time.

PCI Validation: How to Simplify Your Annual PCI Validation Process
PCI

No matter how small your business is or how daunting this task is, it’s important to ensure that you’re doing all you can to protect your data.

Updates to Vulnerability Scanning Requirements for PCI Requirement 11
PCI

Complying with PCI DSS requirement 11 deals with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, with additional requirements to scan your ecommerce sites being introduced with PCI v4.0.

Updates to Documentation Requirements for PCI DSS Requirement 12
PCI

PCI DSS requirement 12 deals with documentation, training, and risk assessments. This blog will cover the changes made to the documentation requirements in v4.0.

New PCI Requirements: Security Awareness Training
Compliance

Human error remains one of the biggest threats to an organization’s security. This makes adequate security training more important than ever.

Recognizing a Phishing Email in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Forensics

Phishing remains one of the most effective methods for hackers to breach organizations.

What To Include In An Incident Response Plan
Forensics

Creating an incident response plan can seem overwhelming. To simplify the process, develop your incident response plan in smaller, more manageable procedures.