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VikingCloud and Mastercard Join Forces to Fortify SMB Cybersecurity

In a move set to bolster cybersecurity defenses for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), global cybersecurity and PCI compliance leader VikingCloud has partnered with Mastercard to create innovative security solutions tailored to the sector. The collaboration aims to address the growing wave of cyber threats targeting SMBs, which often lack the resources and infrastructure to mount robust cyber defenses.

The Growing Cyber Threat to SMBs

SMBs remain a prime target for cybercriminals, with one in three experiencing a cyberattack. Despite this, only 29% of SMBs consider their cyber defenses mature enough to withstand breaches. This vulnerability stems from a combination of limited budgets, technical expertise, and reliance on outdated security measures.

Recognizing these challenges, VikingCloud and Mastercard are investing in new technologies designed to enhance SMBs’ ability to assess their cyber posture, remediate vulnerabilities, and build resilience against evolving threats.

A Powerful Security Integration

The partnership leverages Mastercard’s advanced risk scoring and evaluation capabilities with VikingCloud’s cybersecurity remediation expertise. With VikingCloud managing cybersecurity and PCI compliance for over four million merchants worldwide, the integration will extend to a global network of SMBs, bringing accessible, low-touch security solutions to businesses that need them most.

Jim Burke, CEO of VikingCloud, emphasized the importance of accessible cybersecurity solutions for SMBs:

“Prior technology obstacles challenged most SMBs from easily accessing cyber defense solutions that addressed their budget and internal technical resource constraints. VikingCloud and Mastercard are joining forces to create low-touch, high-value cybersecurity solutions that help reduce risk and build trust with merchants so they can focus on running and building their businesses with less chance of disruption today and in the future.”

Johan Gerber, Executive Vice President and Head of Security Solutions at Mastercard, highlighted the significance of SMBs in the broader economic ecosystem:

“Small and medium sized businesses form the bedrock of the economy, spurring innovation and entrepreneurship. Yet their size can leave them vulnerable to cyber attacks. That’s why we continue to invest in innovation to help them. With VikingCloud, we will bring practical cybersecurity solutions to millions of SMBs to enable their success.”

What’s Next?

Additional details of the partnership are expected to be released later this year, with the first co-developed cybersecurity solutions set to roll out to VikingCloud customers in Q2 2025. As cyber threats continue to rise, this collaboration signals a significant step toward democratizing cybersecurity and ensuring SMBs have the tools they need to defend their businesses in an increasingly digital world.

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