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Report: CEO’s Perception of Threats

Study shows a gap in security expectations and priorities of CEOs versus other C-level execs. Click for Full Text

A new research study from Ounce Labs indicates some interesting facts about CEOs and other top management at large organizations. The study indicates there is a perception gap between security expectations of CEOs versus other C-level executives, including CIOs. Here’s an overview of the facts:

CEOs don’t know how often they are attacked:

• 82% of all C-level execs reported their organization had suffered a breach
• 50% of all C-level execs reported attacks occur on a daily or hourly basis
• 48% of CEOs believe their organizations are rarely attacked

New PCI Standards for Wireless Networks

New WiFi / PCI requirements for Small Business. ISC offers free analysis and full report Click Here for Full Text

Small Business owners need to read and understand new PCI Security Standards Council recommendations for businesses operating wireless networks. The new recommendations include a step-by-process to ensure a business' WLAN meets PCI requirements.

Recommendations included in the PCI Security Standards Council Wireless Guidelines provide measures for wireless deployments that were not adequately covered in the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS).