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.

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

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

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.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

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

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 discusses the advantages of utilizing mapping tools and finding synergies

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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.

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

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

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

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.

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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.

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

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

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

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