Security News

InSpec by Chef 3.0 accelerates compliance automation for DevSecOps
2018-10-18 00:30

Chef released updates to its InSpec by Chef compliance automation platform, including a new plugin architecture, improved ease-of use, improved exception management and automated compliance for...

Chef Launches New Version for DevSecOps Automated Compliance
2018-10-16 14:46

Chef Software has announced the latest version of its InSpec compliance automation platform for DevSecOps. InSpec provides an open source high-level language to share security and compliance rules...

Using Compliance as a Springboard to Better OT Cybersecurity
2018-10-02 11:58

Although regulations may feel like a burden, their influence should be viewed as wholly positive. Firstly, they establish norms and standards, a baseline for good practice which individual...

Variations in State Data Breach Disclosure Laws Complicate Compliance
2018-09-26 07:11

New data breach notification laws are good news for consumers, better news for attorneys, but not very good news for businesses already struggling to stay on top of a constantly evolving...

Full compliance with the PCI DSS drops for the first time in six years
2018-09-26 05:30

After documenting improvements in Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance over the past six years (2010 – 2016), Verizon’s 2018 Payment Security Report (PSR) now reveals...

Without Handcuffs: Creating A Culture of Compliance
2018-09-25 16:22

Over the years, I have met with hundreds of security teams. One of the most common complaints, that comes up in meetings with companies of all sizes and across all industries, is that security...

PCI compliance slipping for first time in 6 years, but IT remains on top
2018-09-25 05:00

According to Verizon data, only 52.5% of companies maintained full compliance with payment card industry standards in 2017.

GDPR Compliance: Common Misconceptions
2018-09-19 18:33

Attorney Elizabeth Harding clears up confusion about certain provisions of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, including the issue of when organizations need to obtain a European...

Regtech to account for 40% of global compliance spend by 2023
2018-09-19 05:30

A new study from Juniper Research has found that spending on Regtech platforms will exceed $115 billion by 2023, up from an estimated $18 billion in 2018. The research found increased regulatory...

IDERA updates toolset for SQL Server security and compliance
2018-09-05 14:30

IDERA announced the latest release of its SQL Security Suite, including SQL Secure and SQL Compliance Manager, with support for industry regulations. As data protection regulations gain traction...