Derek Morris

Derek Morris

Derek Morris is an experienced Senior Information Technology Security Professional with Compass IT Compliance. Derek carries over 25 years of experience in information technology, security, and infrastructure. He holds numerous industry and vendor certifications including CISSP, CISM, CISA, CDPSE, CCNA, and MCSA along with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems from Bryant University. Derek also currently serves as one of the Qualified Security Assessors (QSA) for PCI DSS at Compass.

Posts by Derek Morris

Telecommuting (Securely) During a Pandemic Outbreak

Telecommuting (Securely) During a Pandemic Outbreak

Unless you live under a rock, you’ve likely seen the incessant news coverage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This has driven many companies to allow working from home for their staff. The technology has existed for years to allow workers that do not need to be in the office to work rem …

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IT Security in the Professional Sports World

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This blog will be the first in a multi-part informational blog series on professional sport team’s information technology (IT) security hurdles and the very public issues that have occurred.

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SSAE 18 SOC Reports: The 5 Trust Services Criteria

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For organizations receiving pressure to obtain an SSAE 18 SOC Attestation Report, the path can be confusing to navigate and understand. First off, SSAE stands for Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements, and SOC stands for System and Organization Controls.

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PCI Requirement 12 - People, Policies, and Processes Time!

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This is the twelfth blog in a 12-part series addressing each PCI DSS Requirement and the challenges faced by companies going through this process. To view the previous posts in this series, click on the appropriate links below: PCI Requirement 1 - Defending the Wall PCI Requirement 2 …

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PCI Requirement 11 - Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3!

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This is the eleventh blog in a 12-part series addressing each PCI DSS Requirement and the challenges faced by companies going through this process. To view the previous posts in this series, click on the appropriate links below: PCI Requirement 1 - Defending the Wall PCI Requirement 2 …

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PCI Requirement 10 - Big Brother is Watching!

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This is the tenth blog in a 12-part series addressing each PCI DSS Requirement and the challenges faced by companies going through this process. To view the previous posts in this series, click on the appropriate links below: PCI Requirement 1 - Defending the Wall PCI Requirement 2 - …

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