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

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

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.

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

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

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 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.

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, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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

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

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

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

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

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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.

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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

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

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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

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.

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

5 excuses a QSA does not want to hear regarding a merchants 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.

Explains the best practices for truncating PAN data

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.

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

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

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

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.

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

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

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.