Small Vendors in the Supply Chain of Larger Firms

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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

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

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.

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

Does introducing EMV to your business environment make you 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.

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

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

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.

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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.

What e-commerce merchants need to consider when completing 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.

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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.

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.

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

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).

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

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.

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.

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 [...]

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