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

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

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

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

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.

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

Discover why and how to ensure you know who owns what during a cybersecurity incident 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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

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

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.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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, 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.

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 discusses the advantages of utilizing mapping tools and finding synergies

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

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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).

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 [...]

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).

3 Best practices to boost cybersecurity and reduce merchant risk.

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

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