Retailers are always an attractive target for cyber criminals due the amount of financial transactions that occur daily in both brick-and-mortar stores and online e-commerce platforms. As technologies evolve, retailers are facing new challenges as the forces of social media, omni-channel shopping and emerging payment technologies transform the industry.

Due to the increase in consumer retail shopping during the holiday season, it is imperative owners and operators understand steps they can take to secure their e-commerce and point-of-sale systems. The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) joins NCSA to share their expertise and resources.