Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning: Why the Difference Matters
Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning are both essential components of a well-rounded security program, but they are not the same. Confusing the two —…
Protecting Payments from Smishing Scams: How PCI DSS 4.0.1 Helps Secure Your Business
Every day, millions of consumers and businesses rely on SMS notifications for transaction alerts, payment confirmations, and authentication codes. But cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting…
Tap to Pay, Tap to Hack? Understanding Security Risks in Contactless Payments
Contactless payments have become a standard in modern transactions, offering speed and convenience. However, with the evolution of payment methods, security concerns have also…
Strengthening API Security in the Age of PCI DSS v4.0.1
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the silent workhorses of the digital age, powering everything from mobile payments to e-commerce platforms and banking transactions. They…
Quantum Computing and PCI DSS 4.0.1: What It Means for Credit Card Security
Quantum computing is a new kind of computing technology that promises to solve problems far faster than our current computers. Recently, Microsoft introduced its…
PCI DSS SAQ A Update: Changes We Didn’t See Coming
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has recently announced significant modifications to the Self-Assessment Questionnaire A (SAQ A), particularly affecting e-commerce…
