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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

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

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

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

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

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Business Protection Services

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.

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

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 spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

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

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

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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.

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 Best practices to boost cybersecurity and reduce merchant risk.

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

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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