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

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.

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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.

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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

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

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.

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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 the advantages of utilizing mapping tools and finding synergies

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

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.

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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).

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.

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

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

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

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 [...]

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