Content by Tracy Kitten

The First Step in Protecting Business Data

Tracy Kitten  •  February 16, 2017

The best starting point for effectively safeguarding data and protecting against breaches is to clearly understand what kind of data an organization has, where it's located and the risks, says Jason Hart of Gemalto.

Transition to Trump Administration: The Cyber Risks

Tracy Kitten  •  January 2, 2017

As the Trump administration begins, expect a ramp-up in cyber espionage as well as more "test attacks" by nation-states, says cybersecurity specialist Brad Medairy of the consultancy Booz Allen Hamilton.

Third Alleged Hacker Arrested in Chase Breach

Tracy Kitten  •  December 16, 2016

A third suspect alleged to be responsible for the 2014 JPMorgan Chase data breach, which affected more than 83 million customers, was arrested Dec. 14 after reportedly voluntarily returning to the U.S. from Russia.

Contactless Payments: Addressing the Security Issues

Tracy Kitten  •  December 16, 2016

The emergence of contactless chip payments on mobile phones is changing the way transactions are authenticated and secured, Jeremy King of the PCI Security Standards Council explains in this audio interview.

New PCI Guidance on Simplifying Network Segmentation

Tracy Kitten  •  December 9, 2016

In an in-depth audio interview, Troy Leach of the PCI Security Standards Council describes just-released guidance that's designed to help organizations simplify network segmentation, a practice the council strongly recommends to help protect payment card data.

'Crime as a Service' a Top Cyber Threat for 2017

Tracy Kitten  •  December 6, 2016

In an audio interview, Steve Durbin, managing director of the Information Security Forum, offers a forecast of the top security threats for the year ahead, including the ramping up of attacks fueled by "crime-as-a-service" offerings.

Fighting Organized Cybercrime: A New Approach

Tracy Kitten  •  November 30, 2016

Cyberattacks waged by organized crime groups are simultaneously targeting a wider array of industries worldwide, which is why cross-industry threat information sharing is more critical than ever, says Brian Engle, executive director of the Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center.

ATM Skimming Attacks Hit NY Hospitals

Tracy Kitten  •  November 28, 2016

Local police are investigating ATM skimming attacks at four New York hospitals. Security experts warn that fraudsters will likely continue to target locations, including hospitals, where ATMs are not closely monitored and around-the-clock access to the terminals is available.

How the Dark Web Presents New Insider Threats

Tracy Kitten  •  November 23, 2016

Organizations in all sectors need to be aware of newly emerging insider threats, including those tied to the dark web, Michael Theis of Carnegie Mellon's CERT Insider Threat Center explains in this video interview.

Soltra Edge Revived with New Owner

Tracy Kitten  •  November 23, 2016

Soltra Edge, the automated threat intelligence sharing platform that had been slated to be phased out, has been rescued by NC4, a cyber threat intelligence firm that has purchased the platform, Bill Nelson of FS-ISAC explains in this exclusive audio interview.

Visa Clarifies Merchants Have EMV Debit Routing Options

Tracy Kitten  •  November 22, 2016

After complaints from merchants and an update from the Fed, Visa has modified debit routing rules, noting that merchants can route U.S. EMV debit transactions through any of more than a dozen available networks, and not just Visa's. The move could have implications for chip-and-PIN use.

Why Merchants Object to Visa's EMV Debit Routing Rules

Tracy Kitten  •  November 21, 2016

Retail groups are asking Visa to clarify how it plans to level the playing field for EMV adoption in the U.S. - especially for routing EMV debit payments. In an interview, Mark Horwedel of the Merchant Advisory Group explains MAG's objections to Visa limiting merchants' transaction options for debit payments.

Plug Pulled on Soltra Edge Threat Info Sharing Platform

Tracy Kitten  •  November 17, 2016

Just two years after its launch, Soltra Edge, the automated threat-intelligence sharing platform designed by the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center and The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., is being taken off the market. Experts weigh in on the reasons behind the surprising decision.

Cybersecurity Assessment Tool Use Not 'Truly' Voluntary

Tracy Kitten  •  November 16, 2016

Last month, the FFIEC issued an FAQ about its Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, reiterating that use of the tool is voluntary. But some critics say regulators are still questioning institutions about their use of the tool during IT examinations, meaning its use is not truly voluntary.

Information Sharing: A Powerful Crime-Fighting Weapon

Tracy Kitten  •  November 12, 2016

The success of Operation SAMBRE, a global cybercrime investigation into the theft of billions of dollars from banks throughout the world, proves why information sharing between law enforcement and the private sector is key to battling cybercrime.