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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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.

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.

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

A month by month plan to follow to complete your 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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.

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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

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

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

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.

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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.

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.

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.

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 comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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

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

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, 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.

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

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

We look at the basics of storing merchant’s PAN and how it can increase your businesses security risk

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

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

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

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

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.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has certified one of the largest security vendors in the world,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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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