The AI Black Box Problem

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.

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.

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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.

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

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

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

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.

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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.

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

Learn how using automation can help combat audit fatigue and assist with compliance assessments 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.

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

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

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

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

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

PCI DSS requirement 10 causes a lot of fuss, we aim to clear up why this requirement is in place

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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.

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

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

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

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

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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

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

Business Protection Services

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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.

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.

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 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 [...]

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 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