Are you like most business owners? Most business owners say that they would rather have stacks of cash than to have their websites hacked. They say it, but they usually don’t do anything about it. It’s like saying you want to lose 15 pounds and then eating a box of Twinkies. It just doesn’t make […]
Ignoring PCI Compliance Regulations is a Bad Idea
Letting an employee stay an employee just because you would feel bad firing him is a bad idea. Not changing your password to all your website’s areas of access after firing someone is a worse idea. But ignoring basic PCI compliance regulations could be the worst idea of all. With more than 510 million records […]
Websites are Like Banks with Unlocked Windows
Even in today’s world of secure video technology, there are still banks that get robbed every so often. But usually, it’s not because of carelessness. In addition to other security precautions, for example, banks usually lock their windows. E-commerce websites need to be just as secure as offline banks. The problem is, many online business […]
The Top Three PCI Compliance Mistakes
The truth is that most business owners misunderstand PCI compliance and website security in general. That’s why mistakes – avoidable mistakes – are made. The result is significant economic, legal and reputational problems. Some online businesses get hacked just when they start producing revenue. Others have their websites compromised when they’re making millions. Regardless, it’s […]
Successful Businesses Create a Secure Culture
According to a blog post on the PCI DSS website, building a secure culture in your online business is essential. “As long as there’s money to be made, we can expect criminals to continue their attacks on businesses worldwide,” wrote Lindsay Goodspeed. She is a communications specialist for the Payment Card Industry (PCI). That’s the organization that […]
PCI Says Passwords Need Strengthening
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has released version 3.2. One of the key changes is an update to requirement 8.3. According to Crystal Bedell, Journalist with CIO.com, “This update highlights what the security industry already knows: Passwords are no longer a sufficient means of controlling access to sensitive data. In a word, […]
Is Your Website Safe from Hackers?
When entrepreneurs start building websites with the intent to sell their merchandise online, the last thing on their mind might be the security of their site. After all, they rationalize, “I’ve never known anyone personally whose website has been hacked” – or “The only reason John’s website got hacked was because he gave his entire […]