Data Breaches and the Health Sector

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

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

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

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

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.

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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.

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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

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

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

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 [...]

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

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.

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

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

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