Security and Compliance Blog

What Can COVID-19 Teach Us About Preventing a Security Pandemic?

May 1, 2020 • Published by Sam Pfanstiel
Coronavirus • Endpoint Security

We can learn a lot from the same protective measures that are working to defeat this insidious coronavirus enemy. The parallels are striking between the social and professional measures that are swiftly becoming business-as-usual, and the security measures that should have been business-as-usual all along. Now may be the perfect time to remind ourselves of a few.

Don’t Confuse P2PE and Firewall Functionality

July 24, 2017 • Published by Marc Punzirudu
Encryption • Firewalls • Malware

The ability to devalue credit card data has made point-to-point encryption (P2PE) technology a hot topic among franchisors. And what’s not to love? With a PCI P2PE solution in place, your franchise can check off that PCI compliance box as well as rest assured that your payment transactions are safe and secure.But is securing your credit card transactions between the POS and the payment processor all your business should worry about? Does implementing P2PE make every other security technology irrelevant to your business?

Get Ahead of the Bad Guys with Penetration Testing

May 20, 2016 • Published by Steve Robb
Network Security • Physical Security • Security Awareness

Your Company is Under Attack Your company’s networks are being probed, prodded and attacked countless times every day. Unless you’re watching your logs, you’re likely unaware all this activity is taking place. Awareness, being a critical element of an effective defense, is important to cultivate and nurture. The Science Behind the “Pen Test” How do […]

Balancing the Risk and Reward of Cloud Computing [Video]

November 18, 2015 • Published by Steve Robb
Cloud Security • Internet of Things

Moving infrastructure and applications to the cloud enables a whole new level of connectedness for your organization and customers. Its accessibility and on-demand scalability make it an ideal platform for many evolving businesses. But, because it changes much of what we know about the traditional IT environment, there are some very real risks involved—even if hosting with a major service provider. Learn more about balancing the risk and reward of going to the cloud.

Operate Your Website Security Like a Boss!

August 12, 2015 • Published by Jyothish Varma
Website Security

Google has published some interesting statistics in continuation with their #NoHacked campaign: Over the past year, Google has noticed a 180% increase in the number of websites getting hacked. Google also offers some tips to protect your website from getting hacked. Unfortunately, the advice they offer, while good, is very basic and will only protect you to a point.

EMV is Not a Security Technology

July 1, 2015 • Published by Tim Thomas
EMV • Encryption • Point of Sale

You may have heard that EMV is a safer technology, which is why the banks and card brands want you to use it. So why would I say that EMV is not a security technology?

Password Managers: A Valuable Tool for Business Security

June 17, 2015 • Published by Jeremi Gosney
Network Security • Website Security

Password managers are a critical component of authentication security. The average user has no less than 40 online accounts, and people who work in IT can easily have over 1000 accounts. Unless you somehow possess the mental capacity to memorize unique, random passwords for all of those accounts, you need a way to securely create and manage passwords for you.

Securely Deploying the Latest Restaurant Tech

May 21, 2015 • Published by Jonpaul Leskie
Internet of Things • Point of Sale

In the quick serve and fast casual restaurant space, the technologies we choose to adopt are often driven by customer demand, the need to curtail the rising cost of doing business and the Internet of Things (IoT) explosion.

Confused About EMV? Here’s a great new resource.

April 17, 2015 • Published by Joan Herbig
EMV • Point of Sale

Earlier this year, information began to filter out to SMBs regarding America’s shift to EMV payment technology. Unfortunately, you may have found these communications left you with more questions than answers. While it may be confusing, your business’s shift to EMV is essential to its long-term success.

How the “Internet of Things” Introduces Points of Vulnerability

February 4, 2015 • Published by Jonpaul Leskie
Internet of Things • Malware • Point of Sale

The rapid growth and infusion of the Internet of Things (IoT) in everyday life has correspondingly seeped into the workings of everyday business. Security cameras, energy management systems, digital menu boards, kiosks, LED light bulbs, thermostats, medical devices, etc., are examples of Internet-connected components that, when connected to a business network, become points of vulnerability (PoVs) and therefore must be securely managed.

Security Weaknesses: The Franchisee’s Achilles’ Heel?

December 12, 2014 • Published by Marc Cline
Firewalls • Network Security • Point of Sale

It’s a Tuesday afternoon and the lunch rush is in full swing at your store. Customers form four neat rows at the counter and a line of cars partially encircles the building, inching forward as your drive-through staff scrambles to fulfill each order. You are making the rounds between kitchen and counter, ensuring that all stations are running like clockwork.

E-Retailers: Tighten Your Web App Security

December 2, 2014 • Published by Chris Bucolo
Firewalls • Vulnerability Management • Website Security

Last week, Inc.com featured a great piece by Electronic Transactions Association CEO Jason Oxman. “A Cybersecurity Checklist for Online Retailers” lists important steps online startups and small businesses can take to protect sensitive data. As the U.S. migrates to EMV (i.e., chip cards), it is expected that fraud activity in the world of ecommerce will increase significantly.

Survey Finds SMBs Leaving Mobile Data, Devices Unprotected

October 27, 2014 • Published by Jyothish Varma
Mobile Security • Point of Sale

ControlScan recently released a new report detailing its latest research findings on mobile technology adoption among SMBs. The report, Mobile at the Point of Sale: How SMBs are Adopting Mobile Devices to Accept Card-Present Payments, is based on input from more than 6,000 US-based SMBs responding to the company’s 2014 Mobile Payment Acceptance Survey.

Guest Wi-Fi Security Best Practices

October 24, 2014 • Published by Jyothish Varma
Encryption • Internet of Things • Wireless Security

“Excuse me, do you have WiFi?” While you may find the increased frequency of that question irritating, there’s no denying it: Your customers crave connectivity. And if you don’t provide it today, they will go elsewhere tomorrow.

ControlScan Blog

Stay informed with the latest security + compliance updates, news and best practices.

What Can COVID-19 Teach Us About Preventing a Security Pandemic?

Read More

Don’t Confuse P2PE and Firewall Functionality

Read More

Get Ahead of the Bad Guys with Penetration Testing

Read More

Balancing the Risk and Reward of Cloud Computing [Video]

Read More

Operate Your Website Security Like a Boss!

Read More

EMV is Not a Security Technology

Read More

Password Managers: A Valuable Tool for Business Security

Read More

Securely Deploying the Latest Restaurant Tech

Read More

Confused About EMV? Here’s a great new resource.

Read More

How the “Internet of Things” Introduces Points of Vulnerability

Read More

Security Weaknesses: The Franchisee’s Achilles’ Heel?

Read More

E-Retailers: Tighten Your Web App Security

Read More

Survey Finds SMBs Leaving Mobile Data, Devices Unprotected

Read More

Guest Wi-Fi Security Best Practices

Read More