The Power of Proactive Cybersecurity Using Ethical Hackers to Uncover – and Fix Security Gaps

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.

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

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

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

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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.

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

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

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 the best practices for truncating PAN data

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

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.

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

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

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business Protection Services

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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.

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.

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

Does introducing EMV to your business environment make you PCI compliant?

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

how can I process credit cards without taking a manual imprint of the card?

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

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

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

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

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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