"The PCI Security Standards Council oversees a lot more standards than just PCI DSS. The council is very much involved with the payment lifecycle. We have standards to ensure the security of card data from start to finish."

There are many standards out there to ensure the security of card data - each with a specific target to protect. Tune in this week as Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) and Jeremy King (Regional Head for Europe at PCI Security Standards Council) give you the entire rundown of all the PCI standards, as well as tips from the PCI council.

Listen to learn:

• Comprehensive Review of the PCI Standards
• Tips on Completing Compliance
• How to Maintain Peak Card Data Security

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Tune in this week as Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) and Chase Pettet (Chief Security Architect at Archer Integrated Risk Management) dive into cloud security 101.

Listen to learn:

• What is driving the continued shift to the cloud?
• Does being in the cloud require organizations to think about their architecture differently?
• Is security radically different in cloud environments?

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

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"In order for us to meet our end objective of risk mitigation on software and applications, we have to get the developers on our side. If you do not collaborate with the developers, you're not going to be able to manage that risk"

Tune in this week as Jen Stone and Harshil Parikh discuss how to eliminate friction between development and security.

Listen to learn:

• How to collaborate with developers
• How collaboration can aid in cybersecurity efforts
• How setting clear expectations can improve teamwork

Hosted by Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) with guest Mike McNeil (Founder/CEO of FleetDM)

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

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"Not long ago, companies didn't allow employees to take their work devices home, or even out of the network. Companies relied on the network security for these devices. In the past few years, we have all been forced to shift and figure out - how do we still keep work secure?"

Mobile device management is a heavy lift. Security teams recognize the risks posed by laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices. Because of our increasingly remote working environment and the ongoing challenges posed by the use of personal devices for work, many companies have needed to find other solutions to help them in their security effort.

Listen to learn:
-How to work from home securely
-Tools and software to manage remote devices
-Security solutions for your company

Hosted by Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) with guest Mike McNeil (Founder/CEO of FleetDM)

Notes -
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIDb6VBO9os
-https://www.loom.com/share/ecb223c0f2ff497195961a7ba5e77b2b

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

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"I feel like many data security professionals feel like they're doing the right thing and making a difference, but there was a huge amount that said they were burning out. 65% of cybersecurity workers said they plan on leaving their jobs in the next 12 months."

Tune in this week as Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) speaks with Thomas Kinsella (COO and Co-Founder - Tines) about the recent SOC analyst survey findings conducted by Tines.

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[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

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"The PCI Data Security Standard is a set of about 330 security controls that are designed to protect credit card information. For most small businesses, many of the requirements don't apply in their environment. The Self Assessment Questionnaire is a subset of the full PCI DSS standard designed to help small businesses validate their PCI compliance."

PCI 4.0 is here, and many things have changed - including the self assessment questionnaire. If you have questions about this update, you aren't alone! Tune in this week as Jen Stone and Michael Simpson break down all the pieces with the PCI 4.0 SAQ.

Listen to learn:

• What's new in the PCI 4.0 SAQ?
• When should I switch to the PCI 4.0 standard?
• Will PCI 4.0 increase my security?

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

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Get the Guide to PCI DSS compliance ► https://www.securitymetrics.com/lp/pci/pci-guide

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"Don't jump into becoming a QSA for a year and think 'I'm now going to go somewhere else and make a ton of money.' Spend some time really learning. That's the advantage to this job you can get so much experience so quickly and get exposure to so many aspects of cybersecurity."

Breaking the barrier to the cybersecurity workforce can be difficult, especially if you don't know where to start. Tune in this week as Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) and Gary Glover (CISSP, CISA, QSA, PA-QSA) explain the steps one should take when wanting to become a QSA (Qualified Security Assessor).

Listen to learn:
-What to learn when becoming a QSA
-Day in the life of a QSA
-Is becoming a QSA right for you?

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

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Get the Guide to PCI DSS compliance ► https://www.securitymetrics.com/lp/pci/pci-guide

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"The threat environment is becoming more aggressive, and the footprint that businesses need to protect is huge. Businesses need to reframe their expectations and reframe their focus."

Reading the future is hard, especially in relation to cybersecurity. However, looking at current cyber trends helps us have a better idea of what is around the corner. Tune in this week as Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) and Matthew Heffelfinger (Deputy CISO, GSTRT, CyRP (Pepperdine), GRCP, SSAP, ITIL4-F, GISF, PECB) dive into the TOP 10 cybersecurity trends, and predict the FUTURE.

Listen to learn:

• How current trends tell the future of cyber
• Cybersecurity best practices
• Cybersecurity for small businesses.

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

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Get the Guide to PCI DSS compliance ► https://www.securitymetrics.com/lp/pci/pci-guide

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"If we think back to 9 years ago when the previous version came out, the world was really different then. We now have loads of new criminals who have found new ways to steal card holder data. The way we do InfoSec has changed massively in 9 years, so we definitely needed a new standard."

With PCI 4.0 just recently released, many are left with questions about the many changes in the standard. Tune in this week as Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) and John Elliott (Pluralsight Author, PCI and GDPR Specialist) give you everything you need to know on PCI 4.0.

In this podcast:

• Biggest additions and changes in PCI 4.0
• Why was PCI 4.0 delayed?
• Things YOU need to do to prepare for PCI 4.0

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

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Get the Guide to PCI DSS compliance ► https://www.securitymetrics.com/lp/pci/pci-guide

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"Simply, point to point encryption is encrypting your data at the beginning, and not decrypting it until it reaches its endpoint. This protects your data while it is being transferred."

P2PE or “point-to-point encryption” can be the best way for merchants to take card present payments. Tune in this week as Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) speaks with Mark Miner (Director of P2PE/PIN Assessments at SecurityMetrics) about the basics of P2PE.

Listen to learn:

• P2PE encryption differs from other payment transaction options
• Where to go to see listed P2PE solutions
• What P2PE can do to protect card data and your business

[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.

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Get the Guide to PCI DSS compliance ► https://www.securitymetrics.com/lp/pci/pci-guide

Get FREE security and compliance training ► https://academy.securitymetrics.com/

Get in touch with SecurityMetrics' Sales Team ► https://www.securitymetrics.com/contact/lets-get-you-to-the-right-place