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Optimizing PCI compliance in financial institutions

CIO Business Intelligence

The notion of pattern exists beyond IT in areas that a PCI security assessment touches, such as employee pre-employment practices, awareness security training, risk assessment methodology, or third-party service provider management. Claire LaVelle is a principal consultant QSA for Verizon Cyber Security Consulting group.

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16 best entry-level IT certifications to launch your career

CIO Business Intelligence

The CEH certification offers comprehensive training to help you start out as an ethical hacker. GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) The GIAC Information Security Fundamentals certification is offered through the GIAC, covering the foundations of IT security, networking, cryptography, and cybersecurity.

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The essential check list for effective data democratization

CIO Business Intelligence

Doing it right requires thoughtful data collection, careful selection of a data platform that allows holistic and secure access to the data, and training and empowering employees to have a data-first mindset. Security and compliance risks also loom. You have to do some training,” he says. “If

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