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Tyler Reguly
Guide
What Experts Have to Say About Choosing the Right Cybersecurity Frameworks
Frameworks like the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls, MITRE ATT&CK and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework give organizations clear, step-by-step methodologies for protecting their sensitive data, leveraging a wealth of industry knowledge to take the guesswork out of your security program.
While these cybersecurity...
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Steven Sletten
Blog
PCI DSS Compliance - Meeting the Third-Party Vendor Requirements
By Tripwire Guest Authors on Tue, 02/20/2024
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Today, almost every organization is engaged with a third-party vendor at some level when offering products or services. Take, for instance, an e-commerce business that may not be able to function properly unless multiple third-party integrations are involved, such as CRMs, payment gateways, live chat APIs, or a shipping gateway,...
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Managing Financial Crime Risks in Digital Payments
By Chester Avey on Thu, 02/01/2024
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The emergence of innovative Financial Technology (FinTech) has spearheaded rapid growth in the digital payments sector. In recent years, global payment revenues exceeded valuations of $2.2 trillion, with a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) expected in the next five years.
There is no denying the convenience benefits...
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Resolving Top Security Misconfigurations: What you need to know
By Jeff Moline on Mon, 01/22/2024
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One of the most common factors that can lead to cybersecurity incidents is a security misconfiguration in software or application settings. The default settings that come with the implementation of these tools and solutions are often not configured securely, and many organizations do not invest the time and resources into...
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Tips for Ensuring HIPAA Compliance
By Tripwire Guest Authors on Wed, 01/17/2024
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Like every other industry, the healthcare sector is barely recognizable when compared to its state 20 years ago. It, too, has been transfigured by technology. While this has brought many impactful benefits, it has also introduced at least one major challenge: keeping sensitive patient information private.
At the heart of this...
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Why Therapists need Data Protection and Cybersecurity
By Gary Hibberd on Tue, 01/16/2024
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Cybersecurity in Mental Healthcare - The Overlooked Risk
Did you know the New-Age Therapeutic sector is unregulated? If that surprises you, then you’re not alone. I was a little surprised, too. Yes, there are various professional bodies a practitioner can join, and there are courses they can attend, but they aren’t forced to.
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Expert Insight for Securing Your Critical Infrastructure
By Ted Rassieur on Mon, 01/15/2024
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At Tripwire's recent Energy and NERC Compliance Working Group, we had the opportunity to speak with the Manager of Gas Measurement, Controls, & Cybersecurity at a large energy company. More specifically, we focused on SCADA and field assets of gas Operational Technology. The experience at the management level of such an...
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How Does PCI DSS 4.0 Affect Web Application Firewalls?
By Josh Davies on Mon, 01/08/2024
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The payment industry is bracing for the transition to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0, heralding significant changes in cybersecurity practices. As we approach the implementation of this revised standard, a critical focal point emerges: the role and new mandate of web application firewalls (WAFs) in...
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Tips for Achieving Success With a NERC CIP Audit
By Jim Fisher on Wed, 12/13/2023
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Electrical utilities are responsible for just about everything we do. This presents a tremendous burden on those who operate those utilities. One way these organizations offer assurance is through the audit process. While audits can generate tremendous anxiety, good planning, and tools can help make the entire process go...
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Guarding the Grid: Navigating the Current and Future Landscape of Utility Cybersecurity
By Travis Emerson on Mon, 11/27/2023
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Tripwire recently held its annual Energy and NERC Compliance Working Group. This year's attendees included more than 200 Tripwire customer utility personnel representing over 80 different registered entities from all across the US and Canada. The company sizes ranged from public utility districts and city municipalities to...
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Plastic surgeries warned by the FBI that they are being targeted by cybercriminals
By Graham Cluley on Wed, 10/18/2023
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Plastic surgeries across the United States have been issued a warning that they are being targeted by cybercriminals in plots designed to steal sensitive data including patients' medical records and photographs that will be later used for extortion.
The warning, which was issued by the FBI yesterday and is directed towards...
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What is NERC? Everything you need to know
By Michael Betti on Tue, 10/03/2023
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Electric grids are part of every nation’s critical infrastructure. Every societal activity and business depends on reliable and safe electricity distribution. The US electric grid is a huge network of powerlines, distribution hubs, and renewable and non-renewable energy generators that is increasingly exposed to cyber-physical...
On-Demand Webinar
Best Practices for the PCI DSS 4.0 Countdown
Wed, 09/27/2023
The deadline for compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0 requirements isn’t until March 31, 2024, but organizations that allow those remaining months to fly by without adequate preparation may face last-minute PCI panic. The best approach is to steadily reach key milestones so you’ll be fully prepared when the deadline arrives.
Watch the...
On-Demand Webinar
Expert Compliance Automation Tips for Financial Services
Thu, 08/17/2023
Cybersecurity compliance standards like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) do an excellent job of hardening systems against breaches. This is especially important in the financial services sector, a common target for cybercriminals. This on-demand webinar presented by Senior...
Guide
How Managed Services Can Help With Cybersecurity Compliance
Organizations are often overburdened with managing complex tools to handle their most important compliance responsibilities, and in many cases lack the internal headcount to manage those tools with highly-trained expertise. Managed services can solve your security staffing and resource challenges by arming your team with security expertise to maintain optimal compliance.
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On-Demand Webinar
ATT&CKing the Center for Internet Security
Thu, 06/01/2023
From the Critical Security Controls to the Community Defense Model, CIS has provided plenty of mappings that show how knowledge from MITRE ATT&CK can be integrated with their offerings. Last year, CIS went a step further, integrating mappings from MITRE ATT&CK into their Benchmarks. This provides a wealth of information to defenders, but too much information can sometimes lead...
Guide
PCI DSS Resource Toolkit
PCI DSS Resources for Seamless Compliance
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is one of the most widely applied regulatory compliance standards, meaning thousands of organizations can benefit from streamlining their compliance programs to avoid audit fines and protect cardholder data.
Fortra’s Tripwire is an authority on how to achieve continuous,...
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Insider Insights for the PCI DSS 4.0 Transition
Is your organization ready for the new PCI DSS 4.0 Standard? If you’re already compliant with the most recent version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), you’ve probably already begun transitioning to version 4.0 ahead of the upcoming deadline. To help you make the journey easier and more straightforward, Fortra’s Tripwire gathered strategic...