network security

Zero-day threats refer to a class of vulnerabilities that are detected in a system or device but have yet to be patched by the vendor community. Typically targeted towards a specific company, device, or application, a successful zero-day attack can inflict significant damage across an organization. For example, DataProt reports that ransomware attacks are expected to occur every 11 seconds and cost over $20 billion globally per annum. Past experience indicates that threat actors target…

Payment card industry (PCI) compliance is a set of rules that ensures the safety of a customer’s credit card information. All businesses that receive, store, or transfer credit card information must maintain a secure environment. Major card companies—including AMEX, MasterCard, Visa, JCB, and Discover—established the Payment Card Industry Security Standard Council (PCI SSC) to develop and manage payment card security. The SSC has many standards and supporting materials, like frameworks, tools, and resources to help…