With the PCI DSS 3.0 release only 6 months away, compliance should be on every merchant’s mind. Nevertheless, these regulations often come as an afterthought, especially for Level 3 and Level 4 businesses. As the number of online shoppers continues to grow, there are more and more opportunities for cybercriminals to strike. Increased vigilance on Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, mobile security, PCI Compliance, PCI DSS, website security
If you operate an online business that accepts credit or debit cards, then you are probably familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). We’ve discussed the benefits of PCI Compliance before, and it is crucial to ensure that your business becomes and remains in compliance with these requirements. As more and Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, online security, PCI, PCI Compliance, PCI DSS
Whether you are a large-scale online business or a mom and pop storefront, all merchants can and must have a strong security strategy. With Retail now the number one most targeted industry, accounting for 48 percent of all data breach incidents in 2012 alone, it is crucial for organizations of any size to protect themselves Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, online security, PCI Compliance, PCI DSS, Trust and Safety, trustmark, vulnerability
This October, the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) will be issuing a major update to the PCI Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), which are required for accepting all electronic payments. The new additions will be discussed and presented at community meetings throughout the year, but in the meantime, it is crucial for Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, online security, online shopping, PCI Compliance, PCI DSS
Back by popular demand, we are happy to present the second installment of our McAfee Mythbusters series. What is a Trustmark? Generally taking the form of a living icon or logo on your website, a trustmark proves that you are a legitimate organization, who abides by certain security or privacy regulations. Today, consumers are more Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, PCI, PCI DSS, security, trustmark, Trustmark Security
Regulations around electronic payments are nothing new, but in today’s threat laden environment, staying up to date with credit card security standards is crucial. eCommerce has created an ideal environment for cyber criminals to take advantage of unsuspecting merchants and obtain consumer financial information. Merchants and payment providers rely on a set of industry standards known Read more…
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I spent a few days in Quito, Ecuador this week after visiting Panama. This is another emerging market with a strong focus on government, financial services, and telecom. Additionally, Ecuador has a very robust oil industry. The organizations responsible for petroleum are actually run by their government. This is a common occurrence in emerging markets. Read more…
Last month, one of the biggest names in digital and mobile commerce, Global Payments, confirmed a significant security breach affecting 1.5 million credit card holders. Within days, Visa dropped the company from its list of PCI compliant providers. From large enterprises to small online retailers, compliance with the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is Read more…
Tags: Global Payments, McAfee SECURE, PCI, PCI DSS
In this week’s blog we continue our channel recognition momentum, showcase an outstanding new SMB tool, talk about the short quarter, and provide resources to learn more about McAfee’s acquisition of Nitro Security, a new certification service, where to find free-trials of McAfee SaaS, get access to Partner Summit keynotes, and highlights from our Q3 Read more…
Tags: Alex Thurber, McAfee Channel, McAfee Channel Partner, McAfee Labs, McAfee Labs Q3 Threat Report, McAfee Partner Summit, mobile malware, NitroSecurity, PCI, PCI DSS, SaaS, SMB, SMB Advisor Tool
Merchants and processors that do business with the residents of Washington State will have to beware of HB1140 which amends Washington’s breach notice law. Without going into the details of this legislation the intent was to encourage financial instituations to re-issue credit and debit cards to consumers when appropriate upon the recognition of possible data Read more…
Tags: HB1140, McAfee, PCI, PCI Compliance, PCI DSS
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