PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance Requirements for Different Merchant Levels
 With less than three months remaining until the deadline for PCI DSS 4.0 compliance, now is the time to assess your business’s status and determine what steps you need to take. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) sets security requirements to…
Is Your Business Ready for PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance?
March 31st, 2025, is fast approaching, and it’s a pivotal date for businesses handling payment card data. This marks the deadline for full compliance with PCI DSS 4.0, the latest version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. If your organization processes, stores,…
With the rise in cyber threats, data breaches, and evolving regulations, cybersecurity risk management has never been more crucial for businesses. Today, companies are more connected than ever, and every device, user, and application potentially opens a new path for cybercriminals to exploit. From ransomware…
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Scams: Understanding the Threat and Protecting Your Business
In today’s digital world, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly creative in exploiting businesses and individuals. One area that has recently gained attention is the rise of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) scams. As governments around the world introduce new regulations aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in…
MSPs in Healthcare: Why Manual Pen Testing is Your Next Move
 Did you know that over 70% of automated cybersecurity tests in healthcare miss vulnerabilities that hackers exploit every day? If you’re an IT company with healthcare clients, your patients’ data, reputation, and regulatory compliance are on the line. Let’s dive deep into why a…
What is a Security Risk Assessment and why is it so Important?
What is a Security Risk Assessment? A Security Risk Assessment identifies and assesses key security controls in your security program, an application, or life. Think of it this way, when operating your automobile and you decide to turn left with oncoming traffic flowing, you are…
In speaking with many of our clients, MainNerve’s staff has fielded countless questions about the type of penetration testing and approach that will be used, such as black box testing. Often, clients are uncertain of what they need for their business. We work with them…
What is the CCPA and How to Become Compliant with Penetration Testing
What is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and How to Become Compliant with Penetration Testing California businesses are now required to comply with the CCPA, effective January 1, 2020. In the last few weeks MainNerve has received numerous inquiries regarding penetration testing for…
GDPR and Penetration Testing: Requirements and What You Need to Know If you haven’t heard of GDPR yet, all the privacy policy changes emails that were sent probably went to spam. Our goal is to help you understand what it is and, more specifically, how it…
DFARS and Cybersecurity: What Defense Contractors Need to Do
If you are a defense contractor, you have probably been deluged with all kinds of emails promising the end of your business and ability to work with the US Government as a Prime Contractor or subcontractor if you don’t conform to the new DFARS clause…
