Whether you’re a treasurer, IT security director, chief financial officer, or payments veteran, you’re most likely all-too-familiar with the self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ).
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As early as most of us can remember, telephones have represented the most classic conduits for communication. However, the advent of the Internet quickly paved the way for a sea-change of disruption, replacing phones with email, then instant messaging, and finally, VoIP.
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If we were to record a time-lapse for the role of payments in higher education spanning three decades, it would reveal a dynamic, evolutionary process. Originating as a simple tool for transfer, payments technology has been implemented by colleges and universities to resolve matters of security, governance, and reconciliation.
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Colleges and Universities face increasing challenges and scrutiny when it comes to processing payments and maintaining PCI compliance. Some of these challenges are very unique to the higher education ecosystem, where there are often several business processes and units to account for and secure without disrupting operations.
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Have you ever looked at a phishing email and wondered, how could anyone possibly fall prey to that? Although your students and employees may be less susceptible than others, hackers are evolving in their sophistication, creativity, and maliciousness by the day.
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Imagine it’s year 2025. As you walk into a university building’s doors, you are greeted by an “Alexa-esque” voice that greets you by name and displays your schedule for the day. Brushing past some students on their virtual reality headsets, you run to the cafeteria and pay for your morning coffee fix with an NFC-enabled wristband. Suddenly, a notification pops up on your smart glasses reminding you to finalize tuition payment reconciliation. You enter your information with 3 clicks on your phone and slide to process. Within seconds your general ledger is updated and receipts are sent. All set.
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The results are in, and it’s not looking good for the retail industry. In the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report, senior retail IT security managers were surveyed to understand major trends in encryption and data security. The numbers tell a clear narrative: half (50%) of retailers report being breached in the past year, a number that has more than doubled from 19% in 2017.
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Cybercrime is no longer just a business, it’s a self-sustained economy. Imagine virtual, hyper-connected marketplaces across the globe exchanging data in the form of payment cards, account logins, and intellectual property for intangible and frequently untraceable “cryptocash”.
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If you’re a part of the higher education space, you know how easy it can be get pulled in a million different directions. Buried deep under budget discussions, vendor selections, compliance requirements, and more is the promise of improving student lives.
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It’s all fun and games until someone gets sued. Just a few weeks ago, news broke that credit card processor Chase Paymentech filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Landry’s in the U.S. District Court of Houston.
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Pop quiz: what do you get when you combine the syllables “PCI DSS” with “3.0”?
Answer: Frowns on the faces of every (fellow) university treasurer and security officer across America.
Besides for serving as the start to a beautiful Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 25th of 2018 will always be remembered for its hosting of the GDPR’s long-anticipated debut.
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Discover the PCI-approved technology advancements that Northwestern University has implemented to address security concerns with departmental solution flexibility, fiscal responsibility, and minimized PCI compliance scope.
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What does 40+ universities coming together to tackle payments issues together equal? Let’s just say, a whole lot of good.
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When it comes to fraud at colleges or universities, the imaginative mind quickly conjures up images of dark, eerie rooms filled with hooded hackers. However, what happens when the source of fraud is actually a world-renown professor, or a well-respected provost?
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Have you ever grown weary of the awkward back-and-forth exchanges that occur every time you have to sign for your morning coffee, clothing haul, or dinner date? Good news for you: the four major credit card brands are no longer requiring merchants to collect cardholder signatures for most transaction receipts.
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Ever wondered why security compromises are announced in cryptic yet seemingly positive phrases, especially when it comes to government affairs? “We immediately alerted experts and authorities”, “the incident was isolated and contained”, or our personal favorite: “no personal data was exposed”.
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What does campus-wide payment integration mean to you?
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Tracing back to the roots of higher education in early 20th century America, brand reputation has always been at the core.
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Congratulations! You’ve just been appointed as University Treasurer. The new role is gratifying, but with it comes a great deal of responsibility.
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