VikingCloud, a global leader in cybersecurity and PCI compliance, has teamed up with Mastercard, a worldwide technology company in the payments industry, to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) better protect themselves from cybercrime.
SMBs remain prime targets for cybercriminals, with one in three falling victim to a cyber attack. These businesses are often the least prepared, with only 29% reporting that their current cybersecurity defenses are mature enough to guard against breaches. To address these growing challenges, VikingCloud and Mastercard are collaborating to create innovative cybersecurity solutions that empower SMBs to assess their current cyber defense posture, address vulnerabilities, and strengthen their resilience to evolving cyber threats.
The partnership integrates Mastercard’s advanced risk scoring and evaluation capabilities with VikingCloud’s expertise in cybersecurity remediation and its global community of millions of merchant locations. Together, the companies are developing accessible, scalable cybersecurity solutions designed specifically to meet the needs of SMBs.
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Jim Burke, Chief Executive Officer of VikingCloud, shared:
“Previous technological hurdles have made it difficult for SMBs to access cybersecurity solutions that fit their budgets and technical resource limitations. Through this collaboration, VikingCloud and Mastercard are creating low-touch, high-value cybersecurity solutions that reduce risk and foster trust with merchants, allowing them to focus on growing their businesses with less risk of disruption today and in the future.”
Johan Gerber, Executive Vice President and Head of Security Solutions at Mastercard, commented:
“Small and medium-sized businesses form the backbone of the global economy, driving innovation and entrepreneurship. Yet, their size often leaves them vulnerable to cyber attacks. That’s why we continue to invest in solutions that support them. Partnering with VikingCloud will bring practical and effective cybersecurity tools to millions of SMBs, enabling them to succeed and thrive.”
VikingCloud manages cybersecurity and PCI compliance for over four million merchants worldwide, partnering with the industry’s largest processors, acquirers, and independent sales organizations (ISOs). Additional details about this collaboration will be unveiled later this year. The first jointly developed solutions will be available to VikingCloud’s customers in Q2 2025.