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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

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.

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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.

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

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.

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

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

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

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

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.

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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.

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

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.

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

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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).

3 Best practices to boost cybersecurity and reduce merchant risk.

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