Navigating the Compliance Touchdown: VikingCloud’s Strategic Approach to Safeguarding Financial Transactions and Fan Data in the World of Professional Football.

Cybersecurity attacks are increasing and maintaining security is becoming more difficult especially for small IT teams

Learn about ever-changing and increasing cybersecurity threats, what is ransomware, and the benefits of endpoint protection as part of the risk management plan in place for your organization in this blog article.

Additional insight on VikingCloud’s first-of-its-kind,patent-pending, generative AI-powered cybersecurity chatbot.

Examines how basic defenses can prevent breaches and the importance of completing PCI DSS compliance to prevent this

IT Brew’s article by Billy Hurley provides insight into what IT topic will be the most discussed in boardrooms in 2024.

Find out how the PCI Security Standard Council’s new Assessor Quality Management submission timelines will affect your organization.

5 excuses a QSA does not want to hear regarding a merchants PCI DSS compliance

How do customers come to decision of which business they do and do not share their personal and financial data with.

Microsoft recently announced that it is ending support for the Windows Server 2003 operating system on July 14, 2015.

What do you do when a required software program, recommended by a trusted member of your supply chain, comes inadvertently bundled with sophisticated malware?

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

Explains to merchants how still using Windows XP will affect their PCI DSS compliance

How making your data more secure by adhering to PCI guidelines can save your business money

Explains what a qualified integrator and reseller and why you may need one.

In today’s digital landscape, the need for robust cybersecurity practices has never been greater. With the rapid growth of cyber threats and attacks, organizations across all sectors constantly seek ways to bolster their defenses and protect sensitive data.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

During Cybersecurity month and year-round, keep your organization safe from cyber threats with our easy guide to the seven most common and dangerous threats.

Learn more about tabletop exercises – simulated cybersecurity incident scenarios, and how they can help reduce security risks to organizations.

What's the difference between an MSP and an MSSP?

TechTarget’s article by Arielle Waldman explores the growing pressure on CISOs for proactive cybersecurity measures in the wake of the SEC’s complaint against software company SolarWinds.

This blog takes a close look at the work VikingCloud's Cyber Threat Unit carry out and focuses in on Chesley Moodley

We explain the differences between internal and external vulnerability scan and why your organization may need both

Streamlining operations and boosting security. VikingCloud helped a Quick Service Restaurant chain achieve PCI compliance and minimize internet downtime.

Explains what small business owners need to consider when they are selecting a service provider

Discover why and how to ensure you know who owns what during a cybersecurity incident in this blog article.

Explains how merchants need to prepare for the expiration of PTS POI v3

This blog examines how women, including VikingCloud's Natasja Bolton, are breaking the glass ceiling in payments, fintech, and cybersecurity industries.

Discover how Zero Trust architecture can help organizations improve their breach detection and response in this blog article.

PCI DSS requirement 10 causes a lot of fuss, we aim to clear up why this requirement is in place

Helps merchants understand becoming PC DSS compliance while using a P2PE system

VikingCloud today announced THOR AI (Threat Hunting and Orchestrated Response), a first-of-its-kind generative AI-powered cybersecurity chatbot.

Reduce the risk of cardholder data compromise and the scope of your PCI DSS assessment.

Steps solution providers should take to protect their Payment Card Industry Point-to-Point Encryption investment.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

Learn more about PCI Forensic Investigators including qualifications, how to select, when to engage, and avoiding common pitfalls of engagement in this blog article.

Both Visa and Mastercard have specific merchant category definitions for all businesses that store, process, or transmit card holder data. PCI DSS compliance requirements vary by merchant level.

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has certified one of the largest security vendors in the world,

Learn more about quantum computing advances, challenges, and impact on cybersecurity in this blog article.

The InformationWeek article by Carrie Pallardy covers information technology products and services company CDW and their most recent cyberattack by LockBit

We look at the basics of storing merchant’s PAN and how it can increase your businesses security risk

The Digital Commerce 360article covers the recent disclosure to the SEC by VF Corp. regarding the unauthorized occurrences on their IT systems as well as discusses similar cyberattacks on other organizations.

This Infographic identifies the actions you can take to help avoid phishing attacks.

This blog article takes a comparative look at the differences in the PCI SSC Self-Assessment Questionnaires

Learn how using automation can help combat audit fatigue and assist with compliance assessments in this blog article.

A global technology company didn’t want to wait for a cyberattack to test the strength of its systems. Instead, it hired VikingCloud’s Cyber Threat Unit

This blog discusses the benefits, limitations, and risks of behavioral biometrics.

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

Learn more about the highly prevalent and dangerous Distributed Denial of Service attacks on organizations and how you can prevent them.

How a regional health care system leveraged VikingCloud to build a modern security strategy to help reduce new cyber risks

PDS Shifts from do-it-yourself to a Managed Service.

Discussion on whether ‘Backup service’ businesses need to become PCI compliant

This blog article discusses the advantages, disadvantages, and differences of using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) security technologies.

This blog article will tell you why maintaining ASV scans and performing remediation are crucial.

What Do Small Merchants Need to Do to Achieve PCI Compliance?

IT Brew reporter Billy Hurley delved into potential threats posed by AI following the release of AI Impact's International study that surveyed 2,778 AI researchers.

This blog article discusses the advantages of utilizing mapping tools and finding synergies

Discover the new rules regarding cybersecurity risk management, incident disclosure, and ransomware payments being adopted by the SEC in an effort to enhance cybersecurity transparency and accountability for public companies and foreign private investors.

We look at three of the most commonly identified issues when an organization is audited for PCI compliance by an external party. This article also offers some tips to avoid these pitfalls.

How VikingCloud’s Cellular Failover Service solves internet connectivity challenges for QSRs — and other multi-location businesses

The Modern Restaurant Management article by VikingCloud Chief Product Officer, Kevin Pierce, discusses how early adoption of A.I. has impacted the restaurant industry

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

Explains the best practices for merchants who are PCI non-compliant and the next steps they can take

We have compiled a list of best practices from government cyber agencies and regulatory frameworks for organizations to help defend against nation-state backed cyber threats in this blog article.

Does introducing EMV to your business environment make you PCI compliant?

This blog article details the PCI standard compliance requirements for conducting internal vulnerability scans via authenticated scanning.

This blog article discusses the differences between ISO27001 and ISO27002 and the situations in which you should choose one versus the other.

Describes how businesses should implement tokenization to reduce their scope when completing PCI DSS compliance.

The Value of Powerful, Predictive and Cohesive Cybersecurity Solutions for a Quick Service Restaurant Chain

VikingCloud, a leading global provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions has announced a new client partnership for its

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

This blog examines how critical proper log management is in cybersecurity and takes a look at the best practices organizations should take when implementing automated log reviews.

The Digital Commerce 360 article by Abbas Haleem discusses three recent cyberattacks on Staples, 23andME, and Henry Schein

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

This blog takes a look at how e-commerce merchants can prepare for full PCI DSS v4.0 compliance, and urges them to work with their web and payment providers to confirm a number of aspects.

This blog discusses the upcoming changes and improvements in the new Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) version 4.0 and VikingCloud’s adoption plans for use in its penetration testing.

In the blog article, learn about the PCI DSS v4.0 Report on Compliance Template FAQ which identifies the PCI compliance secure payment solutions that can be picked for any requirement.

This Cyber Threat Unit Spotlight focuses on Robin Divino Security Tech Lead, Philippines.

How a non-profit grocers trade association partnered with VikingCloud to provide leadership and guidance to independent grocer operators and their suppliers to help educate and improve their businesses.

We look at the importance service providers must place on supplying stronger security to their customers

In this blog article, learn how a Targeted Risk Analysis can help define and design controls to meet security and compliance objectives, and what requirements and situations would warrant its use.

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

A U.S. based Restaurant Management Company chose VikingCloud for security and compliance management

How the PCI DSS are assigned to chaining and a franchise relationship

The Techstrong article by VikingCloud Chief Technology Officer, Rick Hutchinson, is focused on the potential “catastrophic” cyber-attacks driven by GenAI

VikingCloud, a leading provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions, can today announce that Michael Aminzade, its VP of

This blog article discusses how future-dated requirements of PCI DSS v4.0 requirements will affect the use of disk encryption for protecting cardholder data and what organizations need to do to meet compliance requirements.

The CSO article by Cynthia Brumfield discusses how Artificial intelligence’s power and fast evolution are rapidly altering the cybersecurity landscape

Learn about the process, key terms used, and the requirements of penetration and segmentation testing to maintain compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements in this blog article.

We discuss the future of ransomware and detail the defense tactics for keeping your organization secure from cybercriminal tact

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

The Global Association of Risk Professionals article by David Weldon highlights a recent move by the NIST to update its CSF

This blog article provides a definition and explanation of differences in the PCI DSS v4.0 approaches for implementing and validating requirements – the defined approach and the customized approach.

The Security Management article by Claire Meyer discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new requirement for companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents

Elevating security standards: A case study on sustaining PCI DSS Level 1 Compliance for Jula Holdings through proactive solutions and robust risk management.

This blog article provides best practices for making sure your penetration testing strategy and framework is successful and compliant.

Axfood, a major grocery company located across Sweden, maintained strict compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) while also ensuring it’s card-not-present security solution was as robust as possible.