Retail and E-commerce Data Security Best Practices

This document is a solution brief that addresses the data security challenges faced by retail and e-commerce businesses, particularly in the context of increasing cyber attacks. It outlines the necessity for these organizations to evolve their cybersecurity strategies from merely securing perimeters to implementing robust data security practices that protect customer information and brand integrity. The brief discusses compliance with regulations such as PCI, GDPR, and CCPA, emphasizing the importance of understanding where sensitive data is stored, who has access to it, and how it is being used. It introduces DataGuard, a data security posture management solution that aids organizations in gaining visibility into their data security landscape across hybrid cloud environments. The solution enables teams to identify sensitive data, detect unsafe access practices, and respond to potential breaches effectively, thereby minimizing cyber risk exposure. The document concludes by highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to data security that integrates with existing cloud environments without compromising data integrity.