ISO27002:2022 Released

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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.

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.

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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.

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

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

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

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

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

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.

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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.

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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.

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing 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.

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.

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.

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

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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.

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