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Adopting a Holistic Security Mindset for Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

When customer data is exposed in a cyberattack, criminals can use it to commit fraud. Fraudsters can steal employee credentials to expose customer data. Both kinds of incidents affect the bottom line and both can impact the companys image with customers. Site security is also a concern. Vendor communication.

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Modernizing Application Security for Retailers Requires a New Approach

Retail TouchPoints

The retail industry has been quick to embrace new technologies for customer engagement especially during the pandemic, when the shift from brick-and-mortar to online retail became critical. However, there remains a gap on the security side. This is where Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) becomes essential.

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Don’t Wait Until Black Friday to Protect Your Endpoints

Retail TouchPoints

And with endpoints being more distributed than ever, it makes for an even larger attack surface that retailers must secure to protect their bottom line. Technology is an Asset for Retailers – But it Introduces More Risk Internet connected devices are at the center of the new customer-retailer experience. IT teams today can (and should!)

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The Real Price of a Data Breach in Retail

Retail TouchPoints

The Real Cost of a Data Breach According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report , the average cost of a data breach globally rose to a record $4.88 In the retail and consumer sectors, the average cost of a security breach was below this average, sitting at $3.91 Deploy AI and automation security tools.

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Holiday Shopping Trends and Payments Innovations: Experience as Competitive Advantage

Retail TouchPoints

As the holiday shopping season approaches, retailers face increased pressure to facilitate a seamless and secure shopping experience. This is an opportunity to not only capture share of wallet but also build lasting customer loyalty and trust. These customers are motivated by price, timing and the logistics of the holidays.

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Navigating The Struggles Of Data Deletion And Secure Data Disposal

Forrester eCommerce

In the absence of explicit regulatory mandates, when and how to delete different types of records and personal data can become a tug-of-war between line of business, legal, and security teams. There are consequences of improper deletion and disposal, as well as excessive retention.

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Beyond Raises Red Flag on Container Store Partnership, Sets Jan. 31 Deadline to Pull Out

Retail TouchPoints

has raised concerns about its proposed partnership with The Container Store , saying it is concerned about the latter’s ability to secure the necessary financing and that it may terminate the deal if satisfactory financing is not secured by Jan. Bed Bath & Beyond parent company Beyond, Inc.

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