NordLayer for retail industry: elevating your cybersecurity standards
Redefining cybersecurity in retail, NordLayer specializes in protecting online interactions and customer data, ensuring a secure and trustworthy digital experience.
IMPORTANCE
Why cybersecurity is essential for retail?
In the retail industry, cybersecurity is not just about protecting data. It's about safeguarding trust and continuity. As retailers increasingly move online, the risk of cyber-attacks like ransomware escalates, threatening customer information, business operations, and brand reputation. Robust cybersecurity is now a cornerstone of retail success, ensuring both consumer confidence and regulatory compliance.
CHALLENGES
Main retail industry cybersecurity challenges
Omnichannel landscape
The integration of various sales channels in retail magnifies the complexity of data protection, increasing the vulnerability to cyber-attacks across multiple platforms.
Limited cyber visibility
Retailers often struggle with limited visibility into their expansive digital environments, making detecting and responding to cyber threats challenging.
Third-party vulnerabilities in retail
The reliance on third-party vendors in the retail supply chain introduces multiple points of potential security breaches, amplifying the risk of data compromise.
Data retention & privacy compliance
Navigating the complexities of data retention policies and privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA is a significant challenge for retailers, especially when handling sensitive customer information.
Insecure mobile & IoT devices in office settings
The increasing use of mobile and IoT devices in retail settings poses unique security challenges, expanding the attack surface for cybercriminals.
SOLUTIONS
Transforming retail cybersecurity with NordLayer solutions
Secure network connections
NordLayer's Site-to-Site and Secure Remote Access solutions are your gateway to seamless remote network access, a crucial need for retailers with multiple shops in diverse locations. While bolstering network protection, these features empower you to securely access sites and devices from anywhere, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
Access management
Our IAM and ZTNA solutions effectively manage access rights, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive retail data, thus mitigating third-party and insider threat risks.
Threat mitigation
Nordlayer's comprehensive threat mitigation approach includes IP allowlisting, ensuring that only approved IP addresses gain network access. Additionally, our DNS Filtering service keeps threats at bay by blocking malicious websites, while our Always On VPN guarantees a secure, constant connection for your team, no matter where they are.
Internal security enhancement
With NordLayer, you can segment your network within your organization with granularity, per user, per device, or even per destination, to prevent data leaks.
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CASE STUDIES
Success stories: NordLayer in the retail sector
COMPLIANCE
Significance of compliance in the retail industry
Ensuring compliance in the retail sector is paramount for maintaining customer trust and meeting regulatory standards. NordLayer's solutions streamline this process, helping to make compliance easier to manage and more effective.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
Navigating PCI-DSS compliance is simplified with NordLayer. Our solutions align with the standards, protecting credit card transactions and preserving customer trust.
Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018
The DPA 2018 underscores the importance of data handling practices. NordLayer aids retail organizations in complying with these regulations, ensuring data integrity and privacy.
GDPR
Navigating GDPR compliance can be daunting for retail organizations. NordLayer simplifies this journey, offering tools and protocols that streamline adherence to GDPR standards, ensuring the protection of customer data across the European Union.
ISO/IEC 27001
Achieving ISO 27001 compliance is vital for demonstrating a strong commitment to information security. NordLayer's solutions are designed to align with these international standards, assisting retail organizations in their quest for optimal data protection.
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
HIPAA compliance is crucial for retail entities handling health-related data. NordLayer simplifies this process, offering secure access solutions that ensure the privacy and protection of sensitive health information.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Under CCPA, retail organizations must manage customer data with transparency and security. NordLayer supports compliance with tools that ensure responsible data handling, bolstering customer trust.
Secure your retail future with NordLayer
NordLayer tailors cybersecurity solutions to your retail business needs, blending security with simplicity for a future-proof digital environment.
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