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

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

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

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

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

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

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has certified one of the largest security vendors in the world,

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

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.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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.

Business Protection Services

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

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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.

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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 difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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

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.