A month by month plan to follow to complete your PCI DSS compliance

Explains why small businesses need to comply with PCI DSS along side it’s costs and benefits.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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.

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

To kick off cybersecurity awareness month, we’ve collected a list of websites and resources from around the globe

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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

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

Our dedicated team will work with yours to help remediate and plan for the ever changing threat scenarios.

Learn the best practices of implementing a proactive cybersecurity posture and ensuring your software supply chain remains secure in this blog article.

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.

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

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

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.

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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.

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

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

What e-commerce merchants need to consider when completing PCI DSS compliance

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

TechFinitive delves into the impact of global government efforts against Lockbit, the notorious ransomware syndicate known for its widespread digital extortion campaigns.

Looks at a POS malware which had low anti-virus detection rates

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

This blog article discusses the PCI SSC Summary of Changes document - a supplement to the new release of PCI DSS v4.0.

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

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

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.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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.

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

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