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

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

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

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.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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.

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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

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.

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

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.

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

Learn how using automation can help combat audit fatigue and assist with compliance assessments 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

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.

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

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

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