Following the COVID pandemic, the UK has seen an acceleration in online retail, and as retailers continuously work to develop in-store and online technology, there has been an inevitable and significant increase in data breaches for the sector, mainly due to flaws and vulnerabilities in payment systems.
Not only can cyber attacks cause major disruption for businesses, in some instances resulting in temporary or even permanent closure, an attack can also expose customers’ personal data – resulting in hefty fines, penalties, data loss, financial losses, and reputational damage.
Despite the potential devastating impact of a cyber breach, recent surveys show that less than 50% of retailers’ questioned have taken on solid cyber security measures to prevent cyber attacks.
If you are a retailer operating within the North East and Yorkshire and are unsure about your current cyber security support options – the NEBRC is here to help.
The NEBRC was set up as part of a national network to protect businesses across the region from cyber crime. We work with a team of cyber specialists and ethical hackers to provide vulnerability assessments, security awareness training, and other key services to educate and support organisations on cyber security.
Contact us today to sign up for our free membership package, or for further information email us on [email protected]