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Strengthening Cybersecurity: VikingCloud and Fiserv Partnership

In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity for businesses, VikingCloud, a leader in cybersecurity and compliance services impacting over four million companies globally, has announced an extended partnership with Fiserv, Inc. This collaboration aims to provide enhanced cyber risk defense solutions to merchants across North America and the EMEA region.

The New Cyber Risk Defense Solution

Beginning in early 2027, merchants will have access to the VikingCloud Cyber Risk Defense, an award-winning solution tailored to assist businesses in identifying, comprehending, and mitigating cyber risks. The solution is designed with continuous monitoring and practical guidance to simplify PCI compliance and improve overall cybersecurity posture.

Mark Brady, CEO of VikingCloud, emphasised, "Business leaders shouldn't be forced to become cybersecurity experts to safeguard their operations. Our collaboration with Fiserv enables us to provide a cybersecurity framework that operates seamlessly in the background while ensuring merchants receive clear guidance on critical issues to address, delivering peace of mind."

Features of the Cyber Risk Defense

The Cyber Risk Defense has been recognized as the "Best Compliance Security Solution" by the teissAwards 2026. It plays a crucial role in shielding merchants from common cyber threats, such as phishing, ransomware attacks, and business identity theft. A unique feature of this solution is its security score, which merges VikingCloud's patented risk assessment system with cyber intelligence from Mastercard, delivering a straightforward scoring system (A to F) that simplifies the complex nature of cyber risks into an understandable format for business owners.

Merchants enrolled in this service will experience measurable value from day one, including integrated cyber insurance. Those who opt to follow a few simple steps can gain even greater security benefits. The modular design of the solution also allows large enterprises and mid-market companies to pursue advanced cybersecurity capabilities tailored to their specific needs.

Importance for SMEs

According to Lia Cao, Director of Revenue for Businesses and Platforms at Fiserv, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). She stated, "For SMEs, security has become an essential factor for their sustainability. By deepening our partnership with VikingCloud, we are assisting merchants in adopting a more proactive cybersecurity approach with solutions that are straightforward to implement and easy to understand, thereby ensuring ongoing protection."

Conclusion

This strengthened partnership reflects a crucial turning point in the ongoing battle against cyber threats that businesses face. With the era of digital transactions growing, it's more important than ever for companies, particularly smaller merchants, to have robust cybersecurity measures in place. VikingCloud and Fiserv are stepping up to meet this challenge, ensuring that businesses can focus on their core operations without the constant worry of cyber threats.

For further details on the VikingCloud Cyber Risk Defense, please visit VikingCloud’s official website.