Top 4 Upcoming Compliance Deadlines – What to Know to Stay Ahead
Staying on top of compliance requirements is crucial for organizations to protect sensitive data and maintain the trust of their stakeholders. As we dive into 2024, several important compliance deadlines loom on the horizon. In this article, we'll explore the top upcoming deadlines for cybersecurity compliance and what organizations need ... Read More
Global Data Storage Predictions
In a recent podcast interview with Cybercrime Magazine's Host, Charlie Osborne, Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, discusses the global data storage predictions from Cybersecurity Ventures. The podcast can be listened to in its entirety below ... Read More
Ardent Health Services Breach
In a recent podcast interview with Cybercrime Magazine's Host, Heather Engel, Scott Schober, Cyber Expert, Author, and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, discusses the recent breach of Ardent Health Services and Epic, a widely used hospital electronic medical records management system. The podcast can be listened to in its entirety ... Read More
Change Monitoring vs Control vs Management: What’s the Difference?
If you've ever felt that keeping up with all the changes in cybersecurity is nearly impossible, you're not alone. As attack vectors evolve rapidly, today's IT security professionals need a repeatable, reliable framework for monitoring and managing their organization's environments. ... Read More
File Integrity Monitoring for PCI Compliance
The PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of industry-recommended requirements for business organizations that store, process, or transmit payment card details. It aims to protect payment card data from theft, misuse, and other forms of breach. File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) is a security control that detects ... Read More
SEC Sues SolarWinds
Scott Schober, Cyber Expert, Author, and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, sits down with Cybercrime Magazine's host, Heather Engel, to discuss the US Securities and Exchange Commission's case against SolarWinds. The podcast can be listened to in its entirety below ... Read More
How Much Does PCI Compliance Cost? 9 Factors to Consider
PCI compliance can represent a significant cost for small businesses and startups. However, it's important to keep in mind that the cost of compliance is always lower than the cost of non-compliance. No business can afford the stiff financial penalties associated with failure to submit the required proof of compliance or ... Read More
What Is PCI Compliance? Understanding PCI-DSS in 2025
Any organization that accepts or processes payment cards shares a responsibility: protecting cardholder data and the trust that comes with it. PCI compliance refers to meeting the security requirements established by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), a global benchmark designed to reduce fraud and safeguard sensitive ... Read More
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Requirements
In a recent podcast interview with Cybercrime Magazine's host Charlie Osborne, Robert Davies, CEO at Stealth-ISS Group, and Dasha Deckwerth, President and Founder of Stealth-ISS Group, discuss CMMC, or the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. The podcast can be listened to in its entirety below ... Read More
6 Warning Signs of a Data Breach in Progress
Every security professional's worst nightmare: Being informed by law enforcement or another third-party entity that you have suffered a data breach. Unfortunately, this nightmare is common among organizations that suffer an incident. Despite advancements in technological safeguards and other risk mitigation methods,most victimized organizations are unaware of ongoing attacks and the ... Read More

