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

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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.

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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

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

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 blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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.

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.

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

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

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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.

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.

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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

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

5 excuses a QSA does not want to hear regarding a merchants 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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