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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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 summarizes the upcoming changes planned for PCI DSS v4.0 and what your organization needs to do to prepare a migration plan.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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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

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

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

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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

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

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

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.

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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

Learn how using automation can help combat audit fatigue and assist with compliance assessments in this blog article.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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 article discusses the advantages, disadvantages, and differences of using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) security technologies.

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

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.

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

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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