Tag Archives: InfoSec

“Do as I say, Not as I do”…General Services Administration (GSA) Exposes Personal Data

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

The infamous GSA, who in 2012, was identified for gross fraud, waste, and abuse, sent an email today disclosing to me, and every other company that has participated in Government contracting that the System for Award Management (SAM) system had … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“SpyGames” – Global Cyber Espionage Ring Discovered

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

In an article published today in RT Magazine, it was disclosed that recently Russia’ Kaspersky labs uncovered. “A sophisticated cyber-espionage network targeting the world’s diplomatic, government and research agencies, as well as gas and oil industries…” “The majority of infections … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chris Mark in Jan 2013 TransactionWorld: “Only Certainies are Death, Taxes, and PCI DSS.”

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Chris Mark (this guy with two thumbs) is in the January 2013 edition of TransactionWorld Magazine.  You can read my article titled: “In 2013 the only certainties are Death, Taxes, and the PCI DSS” in which I opine about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Beating an Old Drum

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

It’s the end of what has already been a tough year for data security.  And the news just got worse.  South Carolina has announced that its Department of Revenue suffered a major breach.  The breach is so massive, in fact that more … Continue reading →

Posted in cybersecurity, Data Breach, Industry News, InfoSec & Privacy | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Because I Said So

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

Last week, Democratic leaders made some minor news when they sent a letter to President Obama suggesting that he issue an executive order on Cybersecurity.  Their position is that, since Congress seems to be at loggerheads over the issue, the … Continue reading →

Posted in cybersecurity, Industry News, InfoSec & Privacy, Laws and Leglslation, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment