The end of the year is an exceptionally busy time for the retail sector. November and December are key months for retailers thanks to dates like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas... The current pace of digitization and growth in the retail industry and the upcoming shopping season means cybersecurity concerns are rising. According to data from Online Dasher, 24% of cyberattacks reported in 2022 came from retailers, which makes them one of the prime targets for malicious actors.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a new rule for public companies that requires them to be more transparent about cybersecurity incidents. The new rule requires companies to disclose any material cybersecurity incidents within four business days of that determination. The disclosure should describe the material aspects of the incident, including the nature of the incident, the impact on the company, and the company's response.
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In today’s business landscape, security and compliance mean everything. Because of this, many modern businesses look towards solutions that will provide customers and prospects with the most confidence and trust. One of these is SOC 2 compliance and attestation. SOC 2 is a marker of solid and consumer-minded companies that want to protect customer data.