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Simeon Tassev

MD of Galix

Simeon Tassev is MD of Galix, a company that assists organisations by partnering with their management on all levels, helping them to manage and improve their corporate IT infrastructure and security. Tassev obtained a Master of Business Administration in economics and has been MD of Galix for 22 years, where he has garnered decades of experience in IT infrastructure and security. Tassev has been involved in designing, implementing and managing the communications and information security infrastructure of a wide variety of organisations. As credit card security became increasingly important, especially with regards to fraud, Tassev obtained certification as a qualified security assessor in 2012, certifying him to conduct Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard a standard put in place by major card issuers assessment audits. In January 2001, Tassev obtained the internationally recognised Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification, and in June 2013, he obtained Payment Card Industry Professional certification.

Articles

5:20
TechForumMar 26, 2019

Curbing the effects of cyber crime in insurance

Insurance companies must have effective solutions in place and a plan of response, to mitigate the negative effects of cyber attacks, says Simeon Tassev, MD of Galix.

4:30
SecurityFeb 6, 2019

Compliancy alone won't protect your business from cyber crime

There is no sure-fire way to completely protect a business from cyber crime, says Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security assessor at Galix Networking.

4:40
TechForumJan 15, 2019

Create a cyber security culture

Businesses looking to properly safeguard their IT environments must ensure their staff know what the risks are and how to prevent them, says Simeon Tassev, MD of Galix Networking.

4:30
TechForumOct 8, 2018

Companies prepare for the inevitability of cyber crime

Although cyber crime is destructive, the increase in incidents means people are finally talking about the risks, understanding the dangers and putting strategies together to prevent cyber attacks, says Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix Networking.

4:00
TechForumMar 15, 2018

Cyber security: essential for e-government ambitions

To solve SA's service delivery challenges, we need to adopt the latest technologies - from e-classrooms to tele-medicine, to smart cities, smart metering, and more, says Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix.

3:30
TechForumNov 29, 2017

Are travel agents ready for PCI DSS?

The International Air Transport Association of SA has issued an edict that all travel agents must comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards by March 2018, says Simeon Tassev, Managing Director and QSA at Galix Networking.

6:00
TechForumMay 16, 2016

Why security experts feel unprepared for e-mail attacks

A late 2015 survey found that only 35% of its respondents were confident of their preparedness to deal with e-mail attacks, says Simeon Tassev, Director and QSA for Galix.

3:50

Cyber crime targets the big fish

Phishing increasingly turns to highly targeted whaling attacks, as syndicates aim for greater financial gain.

4:20
E-businessNov 5, 2015

Compliance saves

Companies can assist retailers to secure online transactions through PCI DSS compliance.