Insights Into PCI DSS V4.0

How women in payments, fintech, and cybersecurity are breaking the glass ceiling?

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Editor’s Note: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance and cybersecurity program Merchant Compliance Levels Definition

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.

The PCI Basics & Quick Guide

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

Cybersecurity’s GenAI Hype Cycle – and How to Break Out

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

Beyond Fingerprints: Exploring Behavioral Biometrics for Secure Identity Verification

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

Phishing 101: everything you need to know to protect your business

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

How To Secure Your Software Supply chain

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

Serving Up Reliable Security

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

Five Steps Before Using a Mobile Device to Accept Credit Cards

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – 7 Tips to Keep Your Organization Safe from Cyber Threats

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.

Introducing PCI DSS 4.0

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 Real Cost of Data Breach

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

“How Do I Report a PCI Violation?”

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

3 Basic Ways to Avoid PCI Paralysis

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

VikingCloud Welcomes Jim Burke as New CEO

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

Internal vs. External Vulnerability Scans: Why You Need Both

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

The PCI Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) Program

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

VikingCloud to take seat at PCI SSC Global Executive Assessor Roundtable

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

PCI DSS v4 – Are you using Disk Encryption?

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.

Business Protection Services

Managed Security Services

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

5 “Buts” Your QSA Doesn’t Want to Hear

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

PCI DSS v4.0: Authenticated Scans

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

Small Business and PCI Cost vs. Benefit

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

PCI Forensic Investigator Services

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

What is an Endpoint Protection Platform?

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

PAYSTRAX Selects VikingCloud’s Patented Web Risk Monitoring to Mitigate Merchant Fraud

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

Asking around: What will the boardroom be talking about in 2024?

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

New “Backoff” Point-of-Sale Malware Alert

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

Cyber attackers and defenders are racing to up their AI game

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

Threat Hunt that Uncovered Novel Malware

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

Ransomware actors ‘tighten the screws’ with legal and financial pressures

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

What’s the best practice for masking or truncating PAN data?

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

Proactive Data Security

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

“Does my backup services business need to be PCI compliant?”

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

PCI DSS 4.0 - Risk vs. Requirement

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.

P2PE – Don’t Lose Your Investment

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

PAN Storage and the PCI DSS

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

The Top Generative A.I. Security Threats Facing the Restaurant Industry

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

The 2019 PCI Compliance Annual Plan

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

PayPal and the PCI DSS

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

Hardening Against Potential Attacks from Elevated Geopolitical Cybersecurity Risks

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.

PCI DSS 4.0 - Summary of Changes

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

Digital Certificates

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

SEC Adopts New Rules on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Incident Disclosure, and Ransomware Payments by Public Companies

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.

High Availabilty Solution

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

PCI DSS v4.0 – Best Practices for Automated Log Reviews

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.

Securing the End Zone: Achieving PCI Compliance Excellence for an NFL Franchise

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

How Do Cybercriminals Profit From My Stolen Data?

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

Voice

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

What's so scary about AI (Besides human extinction)

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.

What is Endpoint Detection and Response?

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.

How to Prepare for Heightened Board Involvement in Cybersecurity

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

THOR AI: Reducing Cyber Risk for At-Risk Businesses

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

A taste of how we delivered for the QSR Market

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

PCI Myths

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

“Are ‘Knuckle Busters’ PCI Compliant?”

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

PCI Security Standard Council Announces New SLA Timelines - Effective September 27, 2023

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

Services and Solutions

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

Is PCI Compliance a Law? Should it be?

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

5 Best Practices for Securing Your Small Biz

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

Why there’s no one-size-fits all solution to security maturity

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

Finding The Cure for Swelling Cyber-threats

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

PCI DSS 4.0: Multifactor Authentication

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.

PCI Compliance and the Service Provider

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

Will EMV Make You PCI Compliant?

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

Improving Security Awareness - Best Practices

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

Integrating CVSS 4.0 into VikingCloud Penetration Testing

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.

LockBit Redux: Ransomware Gang Demands $80M, Leaks CDW Data

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

Staples, 23andMe respond to holiday data breaches

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

IMPORTANT LINKS

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

Security Incident Preparedness - Tabletop Exercises

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

PCI DSS 4.0 - Implementing and Validating Requirements

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.

Merchant? Service Provider? Or Both?

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

MSP vs. MSSP

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

EDR or SIEM: Which Should You Choose?

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.

P2PE Assesment Long Form

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

The Value of Powerful, Predictive and Cohesive Cybersecurity

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

PTS POI v3 Device Expiration: Are You Ready?

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

Cyber Threat Unit Spotlight: Chesley Moodley

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

Are your external ASV scans effective?

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

ISO27001 vs. ISO27002

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

Working with Multiple Compliance Standards

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

5 steps to more effective penetration testing

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.

Updated U.S. Cyber Guidelines Place Emphasis on Risk Governance

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

A different kind of food safety

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.

LockBit down but far from out

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

Web Risk Monitoring

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

VikingCloud Announces Industry’s First PCI L4 Compliance Program with Integrated Cyber Risk Score

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.

The PCI DSS, Chaining and the Franchise Relationship

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

How Can Your PCI Compliance Efforts Ultimately Save Your Business Money?

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

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VIKINGCLOUD NEWS & RESOURCES

Protecting Your Business from Phishing Attacks

Cryptography in the Face of Quantum Computing

PCI Compliance and Your Website: A Guide

“Can We Securely Store Card Data for Recurring Billing?”

Endpoint protection; a vital tool in the battle against ransomware

PA-DSS Transformation to SSF

PCI DSS v4 Transformation when using PCI DSS v3.2.1 validated TPSPs

What in the World is a Qualified Integrator and Reseller?

Staying PCI DSS compliant as the global payment landscape evolves

How women in payments, fintech, and cybersecurity are breaking the glass ceiling?

Editor’s Note: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance and cybersecurity program Merchant Compliance Levels Definition

The PCI Basics & Quick Guide

Cybersecurity’s GenAI Hype Cycle – and How to Break Out

Beyond Fingerprints: Exploring Behavioral Biometrics for Secure Identity Verification

Phishing 101: everything you need to know to protect your business

How To Secure Your Software Supply chain

Serving Up Reliable Security

Five Steps Before Using a Mobile Device to Accept Credit Cards

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – 7 Tips to Keep Your Organization Safe from Cyber Threats

Introducing PCI DSS 4.0

The Real Cost of Data Breach

“How Do I Report a PCI Violation?”

3 Basic Ways to Avoid PCI Paralysis

VikingCloud Welcomes Jim Burke as New CEO

Internal vs. External Vulnerability Scans: Why You Need Both

The PCI Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) Program

VikingCloud to take seat at PCI SSC Global Executive Assessor Roundtable

PCI DSS v4 – Are you using Disk Encryption?

Business Protection Services

Managed Security Services

5 “Buts” Your QSA Doesn’t Want to Hear

PCI DSS v4.0: Authenticated Scans

Small Business and PCI Cost vs. Benefit

PCI Forensic Investigator Services

What is an Endpoint Protection Platform?

PAYSTRAX Selects VikingCloud’s Patented Web Risk Monitoring to Mitigate Merchant Fraud

Asking around: What will the boardroom be talking about in 2024?

New “Backoff” Point-of-Sale Malware Alert

Cyber attackers and defenders are racing to up their AI game

Threat Hunt that Uncovered Novel Malware

Ransomware actors ‘tighten the screws’ with legal and financial pressures

What’s the best practice for masking or truncating PAN data?

Proactive Data Security

“Does my backup services business need to be PCI compliant?”

PCI DSS 4.0 - Risk vs. Requirement

P2PE – Don’t Lose Your Investment

PAN Storage and the PCI DSS

The Top Generative A.I. Security Threats Facing the Restaurant Industry

The 2019 PCI Compliance Annual Plan

PayPal and the PCI DSS

Hardening Against Potential Attacks from Elevated Geopolitical Cybersecurity Risks

PCI DSS 4.0 - Summary of Changes

Digital Certificates

SEC Adopts New Rules on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Incident Disclosure, and Ransomware Payments by Public Companies

High Availabilty Solution

PCI DSS v4.0 – Best Practices for Automated Log Reviews

Securing the End Zone: Achieving PCI Compliance Excellence for an NFL Franchise

How Do Cybercriminals Profit From My Stolen Data?

Voice

What's so scary about AI (Besides human extinction)

What is Endpoint Detection and Response?

How to Prepare for Heightened Board Involvement in Cybersecurity

THOR AI: Reducing Cyber Risk for At-Risk Businesses

A taste of how we delivered for the QSR Market

PCI Myths

“Are ‘Knuckle Busters’ PCI Compliant?”

PCI Security Standard Council Announces New SLA Timelines - Effective September 27, 2023

Services and Solutions

Is PCI Compliance a Law? Should it be?

5 Best Practices for Securing Your Small Biz

Why there’s no one-size-fits all solution to security maturity

Finding The Cure for Swelling Cyber-threats

PCI DSS 4.0: Multifactor Authentication

PCI Compliance and the Service Provider

Will EMV Make You PCI Compliant?

Improving Security Awareness - Best Practices

Integrating CVSS 4.0 into VikingCloud Penetration Testing

LockBit Redux: Ransomware Gang Demands $80M, Leaks CDW Data