If it were easy, anyone could do it, right? Security continues to be a hot topic. In fact, when responding to our newsletter survey, many of you requested more information on this very topic.
Our own security expert Mark Steinberg has put together a podcast series on security, specifically about how to avoid the likes of another data breach like TJX. You can access the series here:
Part 1: Introducing the Fiasco of TJX
Part 2: The PCI Standard in a Nutshell
Part 3: Putting PCI into Practice
Part 4: The Benefits of PCI Compliance
Part 5: The Bottom Line
You can find reference articles that augment the series at:
The Top 25 Data Breaches of 2007
The Primary Causes of Data Breaches
Security Risks by Sector
The Rising Cost of Data Breaches
In addition, here are some specific references for you to explore further:
Hill Associates Wiki
On our wiki, you will find definitions of information security, firewall, IDS, and business impact analysis. You will also find many links to related topics.
Hill Associates Blog: Living in a Connected World
Our blog contains over 60 entries on security topics, as well as a PodSnacks TV video, which is an introduction to security and the CIA triad.
Hill Associates Expertech CDs: Hill-Store.com
Check out our ExperTech CDs entitled Information Security Fundamentals and Security Policy Design, Implementation, and Management Practices.
Hill Associates White Papers
This white paper discusses best practices around regulatory compliance.
Other References
Check out the 2008 Enterprise Security Learning Guide, brought to you from SearchSecurity.com.
For comprehensive coverage of the PCI Standard from the PCI Security Standards Council, go to its home page.
