Given Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this time of year is by far the busiest for online payments. The extra volume can make it easier for cybercriminals to slip through the net undetected. Now there’s the pre-Christmas rush to deal with.
IT and cyber teams don’t magically expand over busy periods; they tend to be at the same level all year round. Shops might hire more cashiers. Online retailers might splurge on online advertising, with great new Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers. All retailers will see a spike in both online and in-store activity, without a doubt.
What should retailers be looking out for?
– Managing the risk of increases in a transient workforce and enforcing zero trust models
– Capacity planning to ensure systems and people can keep up with the pace
– It’s not just a “phew, the Christmas rush is over!” moment; it’s a “let’s review the audit Yule logs” moment to check nothing’s happened while we were all rushed off our feet
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