In a world that revolves around technology and the internet, with businesses moving online and accepting credit cards as payment both in store and online; it is crucial, now more than ever before that credit card information is protected. Most people work hard to protect their personal information … [Read more...]
Company Culture Influences Data Breaches: Report
Company culture plays a key role in how susceptible a business is to data breaches, according to a new report from research firm Willis Towers Watson. Firms that don't make employee cyber security training, customer service or even their corporate image a priority are in danger of being hit by … [Read more...]
Fear of Cyberattacks Second Only to ISIS Fear: Pew Survey
A new survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that Americans' fear of cyberattacks is second only to their fear of ISIS. In the survey, poll respondents reported that their number one fear was an attack by ISIS, followed by concern surrounding cyberattacks. More than 80% of said they felt … [Read more...]
3 Common Misconceptions About PCI Scanning
PCI Scanning is often mistaken for other services or products. In case you don't already know, PCI Scanning stands for "Payment Card Industry" scanning. It involves having a PCI ASV (Approved Scanning Vendor) scan any and all IP addresses that the public has access to, related to your website or … [Read more...]
6 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Online Store
Whether you're just getting started in building your ecommerce site or are an online veteran, there are 6 key questions to ask yourself to ensure you're reaching and retaining the most customers. Do you have Live Chat or a customer support system in place to help you help your customers? Studies … [Read more...]
6 Key Security Terms Every Business Owner Should Know
If you're a business owner trying to make sure your website is safe, secure and trustworthy to customers, navigating your way through the dizzying array of cyber security-related can be confusing, frustrating and just plain boring. We've put together this in-a-nutshell guide to make it as painless … [Read more...]
Top Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches of 2015
Data breaches this year were spectacular in size and scope, and it seemed just as a new one was reported another cyber attack made the headlines. Engadget summed it up best: "You'd think that 2015's password was 123456." These expert security and tech articles below listed what they consider to be … [Read more...]
5 FAQs Answered About PCI Scanning
PCI Scanning - when your ecommerce biz was just a dream in your mind (and maybe it still is), PCI Compliance was most likely not what got you pumped about going into business. But it's one of those necessary evils of ecommerce business life (read below for why), so if you want to stay in business, … [Read more...]
How Website Security Can Boost Your Sales and Lower Your Bounce Rate (Video)
There are more than 66,956 vulnerabilities out there that hackers can use to walk right into your website. In fact, an incredible 86% of websites fail their first vulnerability scan, meaning most sites are prime hacking targets. A security breach could destroy your reputation, cost you millions in … [Read more...]