PCI DSS Gap Analysis

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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.

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

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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.

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

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.

What Do Small Merchants Need to Do to Achieve PCI 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.

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.

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.

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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.

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

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.

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

Discover how Zero Trust architecture can help organizations improve their breach detection and response 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 do customers come to decision of which business they do and do not share their personal and financial data with.

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

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

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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

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

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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.

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 [...]

3 Best practices to boost cybersecurity and reduce merchant risk.

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.

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