IBM Cost of Data Breach Report

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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.

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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.

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.

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.

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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.

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.

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

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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

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.

Business Protection Services

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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).

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

3 Best practices to boost cybersecurity and reduce merchant risk.

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

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 [...]

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