The new technology used in credit cards is the chip technology. Cards with chips are known as EMV cards. EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard, Visa. EMV cards come in two flavors – chip and PIN or chip and signature. MasterCard acquired Europay in 2002. EMV cards are in use in Europe since 1992. Unlike the […]
Cyber Attacks – Today’s Biggest Business Monster
“Cyber attacks are the most menacing threat organizations face today.” Everyday law enforcement agencies shut down businesses because their computing systems have been turned into attack weapons , critical infrastructure shut down and highly sensitive information stolen by cyber criminals costing organizations millions. The FBI says the average time a security breach goes undetected is […]
Cyber Threat: The Impact on Small and Medium Businesses
Small and medium businesses will want to attend this week’s GHP President’s Council luncheon – Cyber Threat: The Impact on Small and Medium Businesses. The first of more cyber security presentations Houston can expect from Blue Lance in 2013. The President’s Council is convening on Thursday, May 30, and you are invited. GHP President and CEO Bob Harvey presides over […]
Cybersecurity Readiness Can’t Wait!
Yesterday the NYSE went into a free fall because of a bogus AP tweet resulting from a spear phishing attack. The stock market quickly recovered once the phishing attack was exposed. However, it was not without incident. Due to the pervasiveness of today’s cyber threats, its time to shore up cybersecurity readiness enabling your organization […]
Cyber Theft-Targeting Intellectual Property
Cyber Theft Can Cripple Business in 2013 Cyber theft is the biggest external threat for companies by targeting their confidential information/intellectual property. In 2012, $13 billion was lost in cyber theft. Cyber-espionage is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Government and corporate secrets are targeted daily. Domestic and international cyber […]
Cyber Warfare – the threat to businesses
Is Cyber Warfare Our Vulnerable Point in 2013? The threat of being hacked for a hacker’s personal gain has been eclipsed with the advent of Nation States sponsored hacking factories. There is a growing concern that the next major war will include sophisticated Cyber warfare techniques and weapons. It makes sense. The USA, China and […]
Closing Door on a Cyberheist, Opening Door for Cyber Self Governance
…a story of a cyberheist concludes…or does it? “Thank you, Marie” said Veronica. “We also want you to know that we have obtained a new solution called LT Auditor+ that will allow us to more effectively minimize today’s cyber threats with powerful, proactive self governance.” “Would it be alright if I am here when Mr. […]
Will Self Governance Save the Day in Cyberheist Saga?
Over the last eight weeks, Blue Lance has told the story of a cyberheist featuring a business just like yours. It’s a tale of crime, deception, suspense and discovery. As our story rushes toward conclusion, we want to remind you, without question, of why we do what we do. Blue Lance aims to minimize cyberheist […]
Will an Innocent Employee Prevail In This Cyberheist
a story of a cyberhest continues… Karun, Mike and Veronica all shifted in their chairs. Karun spoke. “Marie, we know you liked Mr. Burrough and that this must be difficult. But our investigation was very fair.” Marie nodded. “Of course. And if Mr. Burrough is guilty, he should be let go from the company and […]
Heroine’s Determination Blows Open a CyberHeist
Cyber criminals may seem like supervillains, but companies can defeat them. New thinking, new questions, and new skills illuminate a baffling amount of doors to the modern hacker’s method of stealing banking information. When you have the right data to unlock those doors, you become a well-armed, self governance champ, a bonafide cyber hero. In […]
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