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Data Breaches 101: What They Are And How To Prevent Them

VISTA InfoSec

Secure Passwords Enforce complex password requirements, password manager usage, frequent rotation policies, and supporting infrastructure across all accounts with access to sensitive data. Conduct audits periodically post-partnership.

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PCI DSS Compliance For Banks

VISTA InfoSec

Installing and maintaining a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data. Protecting stored cardholders’ data. Encryption of cardholder’s data across all networks. Refrain from using vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters.

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Essential Guide to Seamless CCaaS Implementation 

VISTA InfoSec

Some best practices to ensure robust cybersecurity include: Data Encryption: All sensitive data should be encrypted both in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access and ensure efficient data security measures.

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Finova Unveils Retention Portal to Help Mortgage Switching as 1.6 Million Deals Set to End in 2024

The Fintech Times

In addition, the retention portal offers secure access, multiple layers of data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits to create a fully comprehensive and secure solution. The portal is also fully brandable, enabling lenders to customise the portal to match their styling and brand identity.

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PCI DSS Requirement 3 – Changes from v3.2.1 to v4.0 Explained

VISTA InfoSec

It boils down to minimizing the risk of data breaches and maximizing the security of cardholder information. This is achieved through a multi-pronged approach: Data Encryption: Requirement 3 mandates the use of strong cryptographic controls such as encryption for stored cardholder data.

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ACI Worldwide and comforte AG Pave the Way for Payment Modernization with PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance

Fintech Finance

requirements for data security at rest move beyond disk-level encryption to protection within applications. comforte’s Data Security Platform meets this requirement by inserting a protection layer into applications that buffers for tokenization or encryption of sensitive data. PCI DSS v4.0

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PCI requirements and who needs to follow them

Basis Theory

On the other hand, organizations with Levels 2, 3, or 4 use Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) to audit their compliance program. and assessments, significantly eliminating prep efforts and reducing audit timelines (to as little as 21 days.) Scaling encryption is extremely difficult and risky for developers.

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