VikingCloud
VikingCloud is the successor to SecureTrust and Trustwave's compliance business. Industry coverage describes it as fielding one of the largest QSA teams in the world, with services spanning the full PCI lifecycle — from program development and gap analysis through the annual ROC assessment.
At a glance
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Founded | Not disclosed |
| Firm type | QSA company (QSAC); cybersecurity and compliance platform company |
| ROC planning range | $50K–$120K (planning estimate (Sept 2026)) |
| Typical fieldwork window | 6–12 wk |
| Frameworks (per firm) | PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, managed security, pen testing |
| Official website | vikingcloud.com |
Best fit
Companies that want the assessment bundled with ongoing compliance management and security services.
Before you engage
A large organization with a restructured brand — confirm which entity and team perform your assessment.
Engagement notes
VikingCloud offers the assessment alongside managed compliance and security services. Decide up front whether you want a pure assessment or a bundled program — the commercial models differ.
Questions about VikingCloud
Is VikingCloud the same as Trustwave / SecureTrust?
VikingCloud is the successor to SecureTrust, which itself came out of Trustwave's compliance business. If you have history with either predecessor, confirm which legal entity and team will perform your assessment.
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