Revolutionizing Security in Retail and Hospitality: The Power of Modern Authentication

Modern Authentication is the Word on the Street A few months ago, I attended the RH-ISAC Spring Summit 2024 to discuss all things Identity and Access Management (IAM) with practitioners at companies of all sizes. The best part of these interactions was the pure joy and pride these experts had while talking about their identity…

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The State of Hacker-Powered Security in Retail and Hospitality

Increasingly, retail and hospitality applications are under attack by malicious threat actors exploiting web vulnerabilities. Thankfully, there’s a huge community of talented andtenacious ethical hackers who specialize in the retail and hospitality industries and can bring to your organization’s security. Thousands of the world’s most influential brands — including Hyatt, Beiersdorf, A.S. Watson, Delivery Hero,…

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10 Critical PCI DSS Compliance Pitfalls Retailers Must Navigate

In today’s digital retail landscape, PCI DSS compliance is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a critical business imperative. As a seasoned QSA and security consultant with over two and half decades of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of data breaches on businesses. Did you know that 60% of small businesses close within six…

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Security and Bot Management is Crucial for eCommerce During Back-to-School Sales

For eCommerce companies targeting the increasing number of parents shopping for back-to-school supplies, having strong online security measures is essential. With the continued rise of online shopping, the sophistication of cyber threats is also increasing. Hackers and malicious bots can exploit vulnerabilities in eCommerce platforms, leading to data breaches that compromise sensitive customer information, including…

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Bolstering Your Modern Authentication Strategy to Align with PCI DSS 4.0.1

As a retail, hospitality, and travel organization, people turn to you for joy and to create a lifetime of happy memories through the services and experiences you provide. To build the relationship with customers and ensure you can deliver the highest level of service, collecting and storing sensitive information such as payment card data (PCI),…

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