Retail Industry

The retail industry is a stage for buying and selling. Technology makes this process easier, faster, and more wide-reaching. As such, additional and more perilous risks are introduced into the lifecycle. With the increase in online and digital payment services, protecting the information of consumers and companies is of the utmost importance.

Cybersecurity in the Retail Industry

As more businesses move toward e-commerce operations, highly effective retail industry cybersecurity strategies are becoming more vital. Business owners are digitizing their processes to create an efficient information technology (IT) infrastructure and provide customers with a streamlined buying experience. However, cloud-based strategies for cybersecurity present unique challenges, particularly for companies that have recently migrated their operations to the cloud.

Some examples of the challenges that many of today's retail operations face include:

  • Card-not-present transaction risks
  • Software vulnerabilities
  • Phishing and skimming threats and attacks
  • Increased responsibility for sensitive information
  • Use of third-party plugins or applications
  • Lack of point-to-point encryption in point-of-sale systems

IT Managed Services for Retail

At Compass IT Compliance, we align our cybersecurity strategies and managed services with your organization's goals and your information system's needs. Whether you are a grocery store, e-commerce, dealership, outlet, or gas station, we can tailor an approach to minimize your security risks and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards. Examples of the specific retail IT managed services we offer include the following:

PCI DSS Compliance

Evaluate how your organization handles cardholder data to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
PCI DSS Compliance

Penetration Testing

Identify and attempt to exploit vulnerabilities that cybercriminals could take advantage of, providing valuable remediation insights.
Penetration Testing

Virtual CISO (vCISO)

Leverage a team of veteran security professionals full or part-time to identify risks and enhance your security program.
Virtual CISO (vCISO)

Vulnerability Assessments

Discover and report on security flaws to identify potential attack vectors across networks, hardware, software, and systems.
Vulnerability Assessments

Incident Response Planning

Develop a plan on how you will recover when an incident occurs, including training staff and conducting tabletop testing.
Incident Response Planning

Social Engineering Assessments

Assess your capability to defend against criminals that look to exploit weaknesses in your on-premises physical security controls.
Social Engineering Assessments

IT Policy Templates

Vetted IT policies, ready to be deployed within your organization and mapped to your unique security and compliance needs.
IT Policy Templates

Firewall Security Review

Identify any potential security vulnerabilities present within your firewall according to industry requirements and best practices.
Firewall Security Review

Phishing Assessments

Train staff to recognize phishing threats by sending periodic simulated phishing emails and reporting on click rates.
Phishing Assessments
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Connect with the Professionals at Compass IT Compliance Today

If you want to learn more about how our IT services can benefit your organization, the experts at Compass IT Compliance can guide you. Our team holds decades of experience helping retail organizations identify potential vulnerabilities and establish best practices to ensure protection. Connect with us online or call (401) 353-3024 today to get started!