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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

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

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.

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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

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

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

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

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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 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.

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data