Data Security

Over the past couple of years, data privacy has been a focal point among executives and government leaders. In the wake of major scandals involving the likes of Facebook, officials have enacted measures like GDPR and CCPA in an effort to curb the mishandling of data — and give peace of mind to customers about their personal information.…

The global COVID-19 pandemic has hit brick-and-mortar stores hard. For months, most retail stores were unable to open. As states begin to loosen their stay-at-home orders, many retail locations have been able to reopen. But for retail, it’s a whole new world. States are limiting the number of customers allowed inside, and many consumers are…

It’s no secret that retailers like Amazon.com and Walmart have leveraged the power of big data to tailor their customer experience and increase revenue, even amidst the dynamic market conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brick-and-mortar and e-commerce giants benefit from a streamlined checkout process, targeted promotions, and innovative ways to leverage data with machine learning…

E-commerce providers have long walked the line between security considerations and consumers’ demand for a high-quality, frictionless experience. As a result, they've been hesitant to apply additional authentication measures, and hackers have taken note. According to Verizon’s 2020 DBIR, attacks against e-commerce apps are by far the leading cause of retail breaches. The pandemic provides…

As social distancing measures remain intact across the country, contactless shopping has become the consumer’s lifeline. With curbside pickup surging 208 percent in April, consumers flocked to a variety of services such as DoorDash, Instacart, Shipt, and Walmart Grocery for their shopping needs. With essential items top of mind and convenience being a close second,…

Technology has transformed both consumer expectations and the shopping experience — and in turn, retailers need to embrace digital transformation or risk being left behind. As retail decides how to reshape itself with technology and data, it’s clear that brands that don’t heed the call to action for digitization will be missing out on serious…

Since social distancing and stay-at-home orders were put in place, most major retailers have had to pivot nearly entirely to e-commerce, presenting new opportunities for cybercriminals to disrupt services and steal data. Ransomware attacks have risen by 148 percent since the pandemic started to impact the United States. Every sector is at risk, so it’s especially crucial…

Many businesses utilize the internet for revenue, but online retailers are completely dependent on it, making them especially vulnerable to cyberattacks. Since their sites and web applications must be freely accessible to the public (which includes hackers), online retailers must understand the most prevalent security threats in order to secure their web assets and retain…

Data privacy is top of mind for retailer information security, compliance and risk management officers. And for good reason. Data breaches and compliance violations can tarnish a retailer’s reputation and lead to steep regulatory fines and costly lawsuits. Target, for example, spent over $200 million on legal fees related to its headline-grabbing 2013 data breach.…

The cybercrime economy is estimated to be worth $1.5 trillion annually, with the number of new security threats soaring at an alarming rate. According to one report, 7.9 billion records were exposed in the first nine months of 2019. This compounds the burden on already stretched IT teams, who are tasked with tackling the daily…