The History and Future of Zero Trust Architecture

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Business Protection Services

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

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

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

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

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

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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.

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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

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 [...]

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.

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

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

In this eBook we examine the impact of PCI DSS v4.0 on Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs).

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