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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

Learn the details of the new Secure Software Framework standard and why your organization needs to switch to the new standard to get assurance that applications being used are validated and protected.

The Total Retail article discusses the need to understand how cybercriminals are using AI to infiltrate systems, where common exposure points are located, and how to assess the supply chain for vulnerabilities.

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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.

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

VikingCloud a leading provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions, today announces the appointment of Jim Burke as chief

With the release of ISO 27002:2022, this blog article summarizes the changes, implications, and impact to your risk treatments if your ISMS is implemented or certified according to ISO27001.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Compliance isn’t optional in the payment card industry—it’s mandatory. That’s why a Latin American-based payment solutions provider relies on VikingCloud’s extensive cybersecurity and compliance expertise to maintain its top-level cyber defense—and PCI compliance status.

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

This blog article, summarizes the published revisions to the PCI DSS v4.0 reporting and validation documents which may affect organizations that have completed a v4.0 assessment using the original reporting and validation documents or are in progress with their v4.0 assessment.

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

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

This blog article summarizes the upcoming changes planned for PCI DSS v4.0 and what your organization needs to do to prepare a migration plan.

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.

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

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

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

In this blog article, you will learn the details of when and where an organization needs to implement multifactor authentication to meet PCI compliance requirements.

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

The TechRadar article by VikingCloud Chief Product Officer, Kevin Pierce, discusses the need for a targeted and company-size-specific cybersecurity plan

Learn more about the levels of security maturity, how to raise your business level of maturity, and implementing the appropriate security framework for your business in this blog article.

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.

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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.

For cybersecurity awareness months, this blog article takes a deep dive into phishing emails

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 details the concept of using the InfoSec color wheel to provide a clearer understanding of where an organization is and should aim to be – in a traditional security maturity model.

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

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.

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Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

VikingCloud today announced CCS Advantage, a first-of-its-kind self-service Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance and cybersecurity program for L4 businesses.

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.

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

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Cyber threats are continually evolving and increasing – this article details 5 steps that organizations can take to cost-effectively find and address critical vulnerabilities in their IT infrastructure.

Learn the details of Endpoint Detection and Response systems – what they are, what they do, and when organizations should utilize them in this blog article.

Helps readers who are completing PCI compliance whether they are merchants or service providers

We explain whether the PCI DSS guidelines allow for the storage of card data and what you must do if you store this information.

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

This blog article covers the details of ensuring compliance with PCI DSS v4.0 as organizations migrate to the new version and the validation requirements if utilizing third-party service providers.

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

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

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

This Infographic identifies types of PII, how cybercriminals use it, and how organizations should protect it.

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

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

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

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.

Learn more about Endpoint Protections Platforms – what they are, how they work, and when they should be utilized in this blog article.

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

Patented Cloud-Based URL Monitoring Services that Save Time and Reduce Risk.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

IT Brew’s article by Billy Hurley sheds light on ransomware threat actors’ evolving tactics that rely on more advanced financial and legal expertise.

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

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

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

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.

We explain how you can report a PCI violation and what you need to know before you do so.

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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

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

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This blog article covers the details of merchant levels and compliance responsibility for entities who store, process, or transmit cardholder data.

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor