Security guidance for early IoT adopters

At the RSA Conference 2015, the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) unveiled a new guidance report, aimed at helping early adopters understand the security challenges surrounding the IoT, and providing recommended security controls and sample use-cases for organizations implementing IoT capabilities.

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Cybrary Offers Free Online Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security Training

Cybrary is that it is Free online IT and cyber security training environment for the world, so that anyone can join it in one shot.

Their Free and Online Cyber Security Training video classes include everything from cyber security certifications, including CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker and CCNA to advanced top skill sets like advanced penetration testing and cloud administration.

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IBM unveils cyber threat intelligence sharing platform

IBM is making its vast library of security intelligence data available via the IBM X-Force Exchange, a new cyber threat intelligence sharing platform powered by IBM Cloud. This collaborative platform provides access to volumes of actionable IBM and third-party threat data from across the globe, including real-time indicators of live attacks, which can be used to defend against cybercrime.

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PCI DSS 3.1 released

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) published PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Version 3.1 and supporting guidance. The revision includes minor updates and clarifications, and addresses vulnerabilities within the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption protocol that can put payment data at risk.

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New security requirements for payment card vendors

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has published version 1.1. of its PCI Card Production Security Requirements. The updated standard helps payment card vendors secure the components and sensitive data involved in the production of payment cards, protecting against fraud via the compromise of card materials.

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