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

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.

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

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

Managed Security Services - A Secure, Scalable Network.

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

Reliable connectivity solutions for every facet of your business.

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

Effective Incident Response can Reduce the Impact of Data Breach.

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 the actions you can take to help avoid phishing attacks.

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

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

Additional insight on VikingCloud’s first-of-its-kind,patent-pending, generative AI-powered cybersecurity chatbot.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

How mobile payment technology impacts your business.

Increase Compliance and add Value for your Small Business Clients.

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.

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

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

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

Explains the difference between PA DSS and PCI DSS

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.

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.

Press Release: VikingCloud welcomes Gabe Moynagh as new board advisor

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best practices for improving security awareness in your organizations

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

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

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.

Examines the legal side of a merchant completing PCI DSS compliance

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

Reputable information sources for PCI compliance information

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

This blog spotlights Jay Turla, Principal Security Consultant, Philippines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

World Class Compliance and Risk Solutions.

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

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

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

Examines how PayPal relates to PCI DSS compliance

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

A comprehensive list of myths that are associated with the PCI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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