APIs and Improper Inventory Management

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

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

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

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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.

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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

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

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

Business Protection Services

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

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

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

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

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.

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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.

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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

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

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 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to 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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

This eBook explores key topics related to your preparations for PCI DSS v4.0 including assessment scoping, third-party [...]

During this webinar, Michael Aminzade and Troy Leach discuss the impact of PCI DSS v4.0 on large organizations.

The rapid adoption of Generative AI is proving to be both opportunistic & challenging for security & risk management [...]

3 Best practices to boost cybersecurity and reduce merchant risk.

This eBook provides a review of what has been published and what has changed in regard to PCI DSS v4.0.

Whether it be vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, red teaming, purple teaming, patch management or even secure [...]

Exploring the changes introduced with version 4.0 and the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS).

As cyber threats begin to grow, organizations must continually implement more sophisticated and efficient measures to [...]

In this eBook we examine the impact of PCI DSS v4.0 on Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs).

VikingCloud is the leading Predict-to-Prevent cybersecurity and compliance company, offering businesses a single, integrated so

VikingCloud is the leading Predict-to-Prevent cybersecurity and compliance company, offering businesses a single, integrated so

VikingCloud is the leading Predict-to-Prevent cybersecurity and compliance company, offering businesses a single, integrated so

VikingCloud is the leading Predict-to-Prevent cybersecurity and compliance company, offering businesses a single, integrated so