Stickman Cybersecurity by Design

  If your retail business is accepting or processing payment cards, you have to be aware of the security standards you are required to meet. Likewise, it’s crucial that you understand and apply them to your business, so you can securely process card payments and protect customer data. One of the standards retailers must consider is PCI DSS compliance in Australia . The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard has the requirements that will simplify the way you ensure the security of every customer’s card information. Here are some important facts to help you understand PCI DSS better: What you need to know By meeting PCI DSS compliance in Australia, you can protect yours and your customers’ data from theft and breaches. The standard includes how you take payments online and payments using an electronic payment terminal, how you handle card numbers being read over the phone, and how you handle card numbers received over email or in a letter. Members of the PCI Security Sta...

The cybersecurity requirements of your business may be different from others. What works for some, does not work for all and may not be sufficient in mitigating the risks that could compromise your privacy and security. You may also end up paying more for a solution that is lacking. When you need a tailored, cost-effective solution, it is best to rely on a well established and experienced cybersecurity firm . With their help, your cybersecurity solution may even enhance your business efficiency while proactively managing threats. Their importance to your business Cybersecurity threats continue to increase over time, leading to complexities on how best to manage and avoid them. However, you don’t have to worry about that when you have professionals to take care of the guesswork and ensure that you have access to the best-in-class technologies and expertise to strengthen the security of your computers, devices, and networks. Cybersecurity firms can do much more for your business ...

The vulnerabilities in existing systems and IT ecosystems are growing at a phenomenal rate. This is after the revolutionary growth of technology. In this context, penetration testing has proven to be quite useful and productive.  What is penetration testing?   The purpose of penetration testing is not to identify vulnerabilities but rather exploit the gaps and the defects existing in the current system.  How does it work? In this process, tests are run to bring forth defects in the system. The tests cover different aspects of the system, starting from end-user flawed handling of the system to inappropriate configuration and fault in the operating systems. Penetration testing comprises of two components – internal and external. While the purpose of the internal test is to pre-empt potential damage when an internal stakeholder tries to access data and sources that can cause harm to the system; the external is more to do with the assessment of the system to unde...