January / February 2016
COVER STORY
SMARTER SECURITY
Data protection reaches new levels of sophistication.
FEATURES
RISE OF THE MACHINES
Machine learning, or automated decision-making, is becoming a force in the industry’s continual battle against data thieves. But a robot take over isn’t likely just yet. Here’s why.
SECURITY MOVEMENT
As clever criminals stay one step ahead of businesses, researchers and analysts zero in on the technologies to strengthen vulnerabilities. We compiled their data and discussions, isolating five trends.
FULL EXPOSURE, PART 2
The 2014 “Guidelines on Merchant and ISO Underwriting and Risk Monitoring” has been updated to address significant change in the industry. Use this summary as a first step for updating your policies. (ETA CPPs: After you read the article, take the online quiz to earn two CE credits!)
ALL IN FOR TRANSACT 16
Get ready for the event in the payments business. TRANSACT is back in Vegas, baby, and bigger and better than ever!
DEPARTMENTS
@ETA
Announcements and ideas from ETA’s CEO Jason Oxman
INTELLIGENCE
Vital facts and stats from the electronic payments world
INDUSTRY AFFAIRS
Timely updates on hot discussions in the profession
COMMENTS
Why card-linked loyalty solutions are prime candidates for ISO sales
PEOPLE
Security expert Cory Miller explains how businesses can set priorities for data security.
