Cyber security in the retail sector
Retailers need to ensure their business operations and internal data aren't breached
Technology touches every part of retail, and in addition to customer-facing points of weakness online and in the real world, retailers also need to ensure their own business operations and internal data are not breached.
The threat posed by ransomware attacks is extremely damaging for retailers, both in terms of immediate financial loss and also with regards to customer data. Yet many retailers are running outdated and fragmented IT infrastructures supported by overstretched IT teams.
Learn how retailers can keep things up and running, ensuring safety for staff and customers, by having a Sophos Managed Detection & Response team in their corner at all times.
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