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SecurityMetrics Podcast: Cybersecurity Podcast with Industry Tips

Host and Principal Security Analyst Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) brings on guests with unique viewpoints that are important to the entire security and payments ecosystem.

Ransomware Trends: Don't Panic, Prepare

This blog discusses ransomware trends and what to do about ransomware.

Responding to 5 Common PCI Questions from Franchisers and Franchisees

Here are the top 5 PCI questions we get from franchisers and franchisees about PCI compliance.

The DDoS Threat Landscape is Evolving, Are You Ready?

The DDoS Threat Landscape is evolving at a record pace. So how can you be prepared for this risk in your business?

How to Configure a Firewall in 5 Steps

The following guidance will help you understand the major steps involved in firewall configuration.

Ten Mistakes in HIPAA Security Rule Compliance

The HIPAA Security Rule requirements are vast. To help you prioritize your security, we’ve put together the ten mistakes that organizations make when it comes to HIPAA security compliance.

What is CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) Compliance?

Like other privacy laws, CCPA includes some basic tenets of data protection as well as provisions to notify data subjects about the uses of their data, like who is going to see their data and when.

2020 Data Breach Predictions and What We Learned in 2019

It’s important to note that the number of victims in each reported breach is not cumulative, these are each individual incidences, bringing the total between these three breaches to upwards of 1.4 billion victims.

Data Breach Statistics from 2018 and Predictions for 2019

Data Breach Statistics from 2018 and Predictions for 2019. How did our predictions from 2018 turn out and what you can do in 2019 to avoid a data breach.

Google Privacy Update - PII Can Now be Removed from Searches

Google Privacy Update - PII Can Now be Removed from Searches.

How to Know if an App is Secure

Heff and Forrest discuss how to know if an app is secure in this week's news.

Firewalls 101 - What is a Firewall?

Firewalls 101 - What is a Firewall? Tune in this week as Noah Pack and Kaden Payne give you the basics on all things firewalls .

Best Sites to Learn Cybersecurity

The vast field of Cybersecurity can be very intimidating for a newcomer. Tune in this week as Noah Pack gives the best sites to learn cybersecurity and tools to get you building your skills in infosec.

3 Projects to Get You Into Info Security

The vast field of InfoSec can be very intimidating for a newcomer wanting to get into the trade. Tune in this week as Noah Pack gives his top 3 recommended projects to get your foot into cybersecurity.

Amazon Scams - Disney Hack - Fake Cisco Tech - Honda Car Hack

Amazon Scams - Disney Hack - Drone Hack - Fake Cisco Tech - Honda Car Hack

Top 10 Tax Scams - 5 Tips to Avoid Getting Tricked

Tax season is here, and so are the scams! Don't get fooled - tune in with Heff and Noah as they give you the top tax scams to look out for and 5 TIPS on how to stay safe.

TikTok - T-Mobile Settlement - Twitter Breach - Uber Breach

TikTok, T-Mobile breach settlement, Discord hacking, Uber breach and more!

Microsoft, Duck Duck Go, Tail OS, Pre-Hijacking and Phishing Chat Bots

The latest news from SecurityMetrics includes stories on Microsoft, Duck Duck Go, Tail OS, Pre-Hijacking and Phishing Chat Bots.

Rising Vishing Scams - Apple Malware - Twitter Breach - Slack Leak

Tune in this week as Heff and Jared give you the latest in this week's cyber news! rising vishing scams, Apple malware and more!

T-Mobile Breached Again

Tune in this week as Heff and Noah update you on the latest T-Mobile breach.

Internet Explorer, Apple M1, Russia Cyber War

Internet Explorer, Apple M1, and the Russia Cyber War.

iPhone Hack - Tesla Hack - PrintNightmare Return - $5 Trojans and More

iPhone Hack - Tesla Hack - PrintNightmare Return - $5 Trojans and More.

Ukraine vs Russia: Hackers Take Sides

The battles between Russia and Ukraine rage even in the cyberverse, and hackers are taking sides.

E-Commerce Payment Skimming Attacks On The Rise

E-Commerce Payment Skimming Attacks On The Rise. Hundreds of e-commerce sites have been hit with payment card-skimming malware.