CIS Controls Version 8

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

Business Protection Services

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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.

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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

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

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.

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 discusses the advantages of utilizing mapping tools and finding synergies

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

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

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

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

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.

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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

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

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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