Darren Hulem Earns the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) PCI Professional (PCIP) Certification
GRF Network Administrator Auditor Darren Hulem, PCIP, Security+ has passed the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) PCI Professional (PCIP) Exam. The PCIP certification demonstrates professional knowledge and understanding of PCI Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). PCI Professionals can advise organizations on PCI DSS requirements, how to build and maintain a secure payment…
The EU’s GDPR is Applicable to US Companies. Is Your Organization in Compliance?
By Darren Hulem | Network Administrator Auditor GDPR, also known as General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, was a regulation passed by the European Union (EU) in 2016 aimed at data protection and privacy for individuals within the EU. Enforcement, which began on May 25, 2018, has the potential to affect companies outside of the…
Payment Card Fraud on the Rise Despite Use of Chip Technology
When the major U.S. credit card companies — including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express — agreed to switch to chip-enabled payment cards, many saw it as a way to chip away at billions of dollars in losses from payment card fraud. Unfortunately, more than three years after the major U.S. card companies mandated a…
Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing Offer Tools for a Strong Security Posture
By Darren Hulem | Network Administrator Auditor In the movies, hackers sit in front of a computer typing a few lines of code and suddenly they have access to all of the victim company’s systems. While cybercrime does not happen like it is portrayed in the movies, it has become a common theme in recent…
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for Nonprofits & Associations: Where Strategy Meets Risk
It’s time to talk to your board about addressing risk to your organization’s strategy. Effective risk mitigation measures are no longer luxuries or only available to large enterprises. Tackling these critical issues together in a smart, coordinated way allows your organization to mitigate risk and plan for the future while also maximizing your resources and…