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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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.

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

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

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.

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.

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, 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

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.

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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 Do Small Merchants Need to Do to Achieve PCI Compliance?

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

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

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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

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

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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.

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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.

A month by month plan to follow to complete your 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 benefits, limitations, and risks of behavioral biometrics.

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

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

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

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.