Beth Osborne

Beth Osborne is a freelancer who has written numerous articles for the Infosec Resources website.

Articles from Beth Osborne

Secure coding for PCI compliance

March 4, 2019

When considering secure coding for payment card industry compliance, code must adhere to the PCI DSS requirement. PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Da

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Everything you need to know about CIPT certification

January 20, 2019

Data privacy is certainly a hot topic in cybersecurity. While many technology professionals work hard on the security of data; sometimes privacy falls short.

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The difference between a compliance officer and a data protection officer

November 22, 2018

With the introduction of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), the European Union’s latest data privacy act, organizations across the globe must meet co

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The IoT Security Skills Gap

September 29, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the cybersecurity landscape. This shift in skills along with the already shortfall of IT workers is widening the gap

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Spam or Phish? How to tell the difference between a marketing email and a malicious spam email

September 22, 2018

Virtual crime is a side effect of the convenience of technology. With greater strides in technology making everything from banking to communication faster an

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The Most Vulnerable and Hackable Medical Devices

August 29, 2018

  The Internet of Things (IoT) adds convenience and capabilities in both personal and professional applications. Smart device usage in the medical field

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Cybersecurity Awareness Checklist for Educational Institutions

August 27, 2018

Education has become a growing target for cybercriminals, with breaches up 103 percent in 2017, according to Gemalto. These breaches are mostly motivated by

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Ten benefits of security awareness training

August 17, 2018

Great training is the bedrock of engaged employees. Engaged means they are aware of and follow directives. Without training, employees could be making seriou

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How to Achieve DoD 8570 IAM Level III Compliance

August 13, 2018

A definitive guide to achieving DoD 8570 IAM Level III Compliance

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What is DoD 8570?

August 13, 2018

Department of Defense Directive 8570, or DoDD 8570 provides guidance and procedures for the training, certification, and management of all government employe

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WordPress Phishing Scams: What Every User Needs to Know

August 11, 2018

WordPress powers 30% of the web and is by far the largest content management system (CMS). It's easy-to-use and has fans that range from regular users to dev

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How to prevent CEO fraud – 10 tips

August 10, 2018

CEO fraud scams are on the rise. They aren't that different than other phishing emails, except most get it and think it's from the boss. The FBI labels these

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