A MASTERCARD DESIGNED SECURITY FRAMEWORK.

PCI DSS Compliance & Validation Exemption Program

C-VEP is the first cybersecurity alternative to mandatory PCI DSS compliance for small and medium-sized businesses.

VikingCloud’s Cyber Risk Defense solution is the only Mastercard Preferred C-VEP Program.

Market dynamics driving new risk profiles for merchants

Shifting from static card data protection to dynamic cybersecurity merchant defense.

Nearly 50%

of SMBs have been hit by a cyberattack.
Making small & medium-sized businesses the #1 target for cyber criminals.

74%

of SMBs plan to adopt new payment methods.

Driving a rapid transition from PAN-based transactions – and making the PCI DSS standard increasingly obsolete.

Understanding C-VEP

A smarter approach to protecting small and medium-sized businesses.

Addresses Key Cyber Risks

C-VEP is specifically designed to include protection against the leading SMB digital threats, including malware, online fraud, business impersonation, credential theft, and more.

Expertise Without the Headcount

C-VEP’s approach provides merchants the benefits of advanced cybersecurity tools and expertise without needing to hire internal technical staff.

PCI DSS Compliance Freedom

C-VEP's strategic approach to robust SMB cyber defense takes mandatory PCI DSS compliance off their plate.

How C-VEP Works

SMB Cyber Defense In 3 Easy Steps

Simple

C-VEP APPROVED

Cybersecurity Toolset

Enrolled merchants onboarded with proven, easy-to-use cyber defense solutions – no technical expertise required.

Smart

C-VEP APPROVED

Risk Score Monitoring

Merchants’ cyber defense is continuously rated on an A to F scale for personalized risk assessments.

Secure

C-VEP APPROVED

Threat Reduction Toolset

Merchants with identified risk activate C-VEP approved threat reduction tools to close identified security gaps.

C-VEP is Designed to Deliver on the True Intent of PCI DSS

Strengthening cyber defense so merchants can focus on growing their business.

Designed by Mastercard
Purpose-built by VikingCloud

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