PCI DSS and Telephony Environments

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

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

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

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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.

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.

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 discusses the advantages of utilizing mapping tools and finding synergies

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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.

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

3 Best practices to boost cybersecurity and reduce merchant risk.

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

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

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

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

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