How Much Data is on Your Credit Card and What Can be Done with It?

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

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

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.

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

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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.

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 the details of Endpoint Detection and Response systems – what they are, what they do, and when organizations should utilize them in this blog article.

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.

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

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

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

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

Business Protection Services

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

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

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

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 advantages of utilizing mapping tools and finding synergies

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

3 Best practices to boost cybersecurity and reduce merchant risk.

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

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

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.

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

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).

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