October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!

October 7, 2015 • Published by Joan Herbig Industry Topics Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, NCSAM, Phishing, Security Awareness

October is a month of awareness for many causes, one of which is cyber security. National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a growing global effort among colleges and universities, businesses, government agencies, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals to promote online safety awareness. People are … Read more

What the FTC Might Look For in a Data Security Investigation in the Payments Industry

April 10, 2015 • Published by Admin Industry Topics Cybersecurity, FTC, Payment Processing, Payments Industry

Guest post by Emilio Cividanes, Kelly DeMarchis and Rob Hartwell, Venable LLP The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) has a broad mandate to pursue “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.” One substantive area which the FTC has asserted falls under … Read more