When the Internet Goes Out, this Quick Service Restaurant Relies on a Seamless and Secure Backup

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

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

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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

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

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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 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.

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

how can I process credit cards without taking a manual imprint of the card?

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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.

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

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.

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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.

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

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.

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.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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.