Information security tutorials

SearchSecurity.co.uk's tutorials offer a variety of online information security training courses you can take on your own time at your own pace specifically for UK readers. They are designed to arm you with the foundational and tactical information you need to deal with the increasingly challenging job of keeping your organization's information secure.

PCI compliance UK: the future of European merchant PCI compliance
This PCI DSS UK compliance guide looks at the future of European merchant PCI compliance as well as some of the most central aspects of PCI DSS compliance, from working with auditors and card brands to understanding complex technical requirements, such as those for call centre recordings and POS terminals. Real-world case studies and compliance experts offer practical advice that can help move your PCI DSS compliance program from theoretical to fully implemented.

Data protection act information: avoid DPA fines and beef up security
Starting April 6, 2010, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) will acquire new powers to impose fines of up to £500,000 on organisations that fail to comply with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Up to now, the ICO has only been able to issue enforcement notices on companies that breach the terms of the Data Protection Act UK. This mini guide offers the Data Protection Act information you need to avoid Data Protection Act (DPA) fines and improve overall security posture.

Basel II risk management and implementation tutorial
In this Basel II tutorial, you'll learn about where Basel II compliance stands now and where Basel II risk management requirements are subject to change. You'll also find Basel II frameworks that can help you on your way.

How to approach Good Practice Guide 13 (GPG13) for CoCo compliance
This guide, however, is a mandatory aspect of CoCo compliance, a set of regulations that determines which organisations are allowed on the Government Connect Secure Extranet. This means, if your organisation wishes to achieve or maintain such permissions, now's the time to review the guide.

Financial information security: how to survive the banking crisis
This financial information security guide examines many of the pressures facing the financial services industry, from the rise of sophisticated banking Trojans to the economic and technical challenges that information security professionals have to deal with. Learn about the weakest link in the banks' security -- their customers -- and the different methods being used to help customers help themselves with financial information security.

How to protect different enterprise channels of communication
The communication channels used by companies continue to increase as technology improves. In this new collection of tips, contributor Michael Cobb reviews defenses for an organization's biggest data leak and attack points.