Keeping Data Safe and Meeting Compliance Standards in Large Retail Tech Projects

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Industry Challenge

High Exposure to Data Breaches and Payment Fraud: Retailers are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the volume of sensitive customer data and credit card transactions they process daily. A single breach can result in significant financial loss, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties.
Inconsistent Security Across Omnichannel Systems: With operations spanning online stores, physical locations, and mobile apps, retailers often struggle to enforce consistent security protocols across all customer touchpoints, increasing the risk of vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.
Compliance with Evolving Data Protection Regulations: Adhering to international and regional data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, CCPA) presents an ongoing challenge. Retailers must continuously update their systems, processes, and employee training to maintain compliance and avoid costly violations.

Ensured the security and compliance of systems and data. The security and compliance team was responsible for:

User lifecycle management: Managed user access and permissions, including processing terminated users to maintain data security and regulatory compliance.
Security reporting and monitoring: Generated regular security reports (e.g., using ALDON) and proactively monitored systems for potential threats and compliance violations.
Operational efficiency improvements: Identified opportunities to automate manual tasks and streamline security and compliance processes.
Collaboration and communication: Worked closely with stakeholders to address security concerns, provide guidance, and resolve compliance issues.
Staying ahead of industry trends: Adapted to evolving security and compliance requirements to maintain a strong risk posture.

Protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access and breaches.

Streamlining security and compliance processes to reduce manual effort and improve response times.

Meeting regulatory requirements and adhering to industry standards for data security and privacy.

Ensuring that security and compliance are maintained during system integration.

Managed user access and permissions to secure sensitive systems.
Monitored and reported on security and compliance to identify risks early.
Automated manual processes to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
Collaborated with stakeholders to guide on best practices on security and compliance.
Stayed ahead of industry trends by adapting to evolving requirements and technologies to ensure robust security and compliance.