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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
Managed Cybersecurity Services Secure Modern Environments
By Troy Thompson on Mon, 03/25/2024
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In an era characterized by relentless digital transformation and interconnectedness, cybersecurity has evolved into a complex and dynamic battleground.
Businesses, governments, and individuals find themselves locked in a perpetual struggle against a relentless flood of evolving threats. From sophisticated cybercriminal...
Datasheet
What Makes Fortra’s Tripwire Different
Are you weighing your options between integrity management solutions? Evaluating, purchasing, and deploying new software is hard work, especially when you get down to the granular details of understanding which solutions have which capabilities and matching those capabilities to your organization’s particular needs. In an industry buzzing with ever-changing terminology and a...
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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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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...
Blog
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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How MSSPs Help with Cybersecurity Compliance
By Zack Jessee on Wed, 10/04/2023
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While always a part of business, compliance demands have skyrocketed as the digital world gives us so many more ways to go awry. We all remember the Enron scandal that precipitated the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Now, SOX compliance means being above board on a number of cybersecurity requirements as well.
Fortra's Tripwire...
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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...
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Increasing Your Business’ Cyber Maturity with Fortra
By Antonio Sanchez on Wed, 09/20/2023
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When building a tower, it helps to start with a sturdy foundation. Cyber maturity is the tower, and there are three levels that build it:
Foundational IT/OT & Security Control Processes
Fundamental Security Control Capabilities
Advanced Security Control Capabilities
Fortra occupies a unique space in the industry because of...
Datasheet
Tripwire Services Comparison Datasheet
Not all organizations have the internal resources necessary to manage their cybersecurity and compliance solutions in-house. This may seem like a roadblock to those who see the greater potential of their solutions and want to do more to reach their goals but cannot expand their technical teams due to the high demand for qualified candidates or budgetary limitations. However,...
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Working with a Reliable Partner for Cybersecurity Success
By Joe Pettit on Thu, 08/31/2023
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Technology companies are often seen as revolving doors of constantly shifting personnel. Whether they are seeking a better work environment or chasing a higher paycheck, these staff changes can hurt an organization’s progress. Worse yet, the customers are often negatively impacted by these changes in the continuity of...
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...