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

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.

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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

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.

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

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

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

Expert support, streamlined validation and management.

Cut Your Business Phone Bill in Half.

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

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

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

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

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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.

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

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

Business Protection Services

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

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

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

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 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.

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

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.

PCI DSS level 1 assessment bundles to fit your needs.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

Explains the real cost of a data breaches

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

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

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

Outlines 5 best practices to secure your small business

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 the advantages of utilizing mapping tools and finding synergies

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

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.

Backup Internet Continuity and Failover Solution.

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

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