PCI DSS Network Segmentation

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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.

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

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

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

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 the details of Endpoint Detection and Response systems – what they are, what they do, and when organizations should utilize them in this blog article.

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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.

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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.

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

Explains to merchants how still using Windows XP will affect their 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Additional insight on VikingCloud’s first-of-its-kind,patent-pending, 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.

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.

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

Learn more about quantum computing advances, challenges, and impact on cybersecurity 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.

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.

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

3 Best practices to boost cybersecurity and reduce merchant risk.

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 [...]

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

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

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

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

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