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Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

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

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

In today’s digital landscape, the need for robust cybersecurity practices has never been greater. With the rapid growth of cyber threats and attacks, organizations across all sectors constantly seek ways to bolster their defenses and protect sensitive data.

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

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

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.

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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 [...]

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