World Economic Forum 2023 Cybersecurity Outlook Report

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

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.

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.

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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.

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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).

Whether it be vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, red teaming, purple teaming, patch management or even secure [...]

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

3 Best practices to boost cybersecurity and reduce merchant risk.

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

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

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