Multi-Signal Managed Detection and Response for Retail Companies

Whether your organization is a brick-and-mortar or e-commerce retailer, threat actors are going to capitalize on vulnerable systems and human nature to achieve their objectives. A retail cybersecurity program should:

• Protect your network 24/7
• Meet PCI DSS and other industry compliance requirements
• Protect point-of-sale systems and cardholder data
• Implement strong access control measures, especially for privileged users
• Defend against attackers targeting your supply chain through third-party vendors

A retail cybersecurity program should include a multi-layered defense strategy that encompasses a comprehensive Vulnerability Management program, Phishing and Security Awareness Training (PSAT), 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) support.

Retailers are a top target for cybercriminals because of the expanding attack surface, the ever-revolving door of retail employees that must be trained, and the number of players in a retail supply chain. Retailers face an increasingly complex set of challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive consumer and business data including:

• Protecting confidential information
• Preventing operational disruption
• Protecting against supply chain and third-party vendor risk
• Preventing ransomware attacks
• Avoiding regulatory and compliance violations

You need a retail cybersecurity program that allows you to quickly detect malicious activity, stop breaches, simplify your security and minimize your business risk.

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was designed to enhance the security of cardholder account data and encourage the adoption of consistent data security measures globally by providing a baseline of technical and operational requirements.

However, preparing for, conducting, and reporting the results of a PCI DSS assessment while mitigating cyber risk with constrained resources can be challenging. Find out how to adhere to PCI DSS compliance requirements with 24/7 cybersecurity services in our PCI DSS Compliance Checklist.

At eSentire, we support retailers by:

• Preventing operational disruption of internal and consumer-facing retail services through a combination of 24/7 MDR Services, Continuous Threat Exposure Management Services, and Incident Response Services
• Ensuring that any regulatory penalties and third-party costs associated with data breaches are minimized
• Ensuring your retail business remains compliant to regulatory frameworks such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and CCPA
• Protecting your business data and customer data from ransomware attacks, data theft or exposure, and insider threats

Contact us to learn how we can help build your retail cybersecurity program today.