In information security, there are generally two “sides.” The Blue Team, or defenders, are comprised of those who are trying to protect a network. They are made up of SOC analysts, firewall administrators, etc. Their job is to ensure the network is secure and operational. The Red Team, or attackers, conversely attempt to hack or […]
A PCI QSA onsite assessment, also known as a Level 1 Assessment, that produces a full Report on Compliance (RoC) is an extremely involved process. In a previous blog, we’ve covered our methodology for completing this type of assessment, potentially explaining some of the level of effort that goes into this type of assessment. Taking […]
In a previous blog, we explored what Red Team engagements are and what types of organizations we would recommend them to. If you have not yet checked that blog out, give it a quick read here. In this blog, we are going to dive a little deeper into the subject and cover some of the […]
In this blog, we’ll outline our methodology for conducting PCI QSA Onsite Assessments, also known as a Level 1 Assessment or PCI ROC Assessment. A PCI QSA onsite assessment verifies and validates an organization’s compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS). This assessment produces a full Report on Compliance (RoC) and […]
In this blog, we are going to look at red team engagements. We will answer the question of what is a red team engagement, clarify how they work, and cover what type of organizations we recommend them to. Usually, this type of assessment isn’t going to be the best course of action for an organization […]
The importance of being HIPAA compliant is higher than ever with the current state of security and the potential penalties that can be levied on organizations. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) passed in 1996 establishes industry-wide standards for the protection and handling of Protected Health Information (PHI), among other things. Maintaining compliance […]
