Retail & E-Commerce

Protect customer payment data and meet PCI DSS requirements with identity security for retail organizations.

Industry Overview

Retail organizations process millions of payment transactions while managing large, often seasonal workforces. PCI DSS compliance is mandatory, but protecting customer trust extends beyond cardholder data to personal information and loyalty program accounts. The shift to omnichannel retail has expanded the attack surface, making identity security critical across point-of-sale, e-commerce, and corporate systems.

Compliance Requirements

Retail & E-Commerce organizations typically need to comply with the following frameworks. TrueConfig maps your Microsoft 365 security controls to each of these standards.

Primary Security Challenges

PCI DSS compliance across all payment channels
Managing high-turnover seasonal workforce
Securing point-of-sale systems
Protecting customer loyalty and personal data
Third-party vendor and franchise access

Security Priorities

Strong authentication for payment system access
Automated onboarding for seasonal workers
Session management for shared retail workstations
Rapid deprovisioning for departing employees
PCI DSS evidence collection

Common Threats

Retail & E-Commerce organizations are frequently targeted by these threat vectors.

  • Point-of-sale malware
  • Credential stuffing on e-commerce accounts
  • Gift card fraud
  • Employee theft through access abuse
  • Business email compromise

Key TrueConfig Controls

These controls are particularly important for Retail & E-Commerce organizations.

Regulatory Bodies

PCI SSCFTCState Attorneys General

Related Industries

Secure Your Retail Organization

TrueConfig helps retail & e-commerce organizations achieve and maintain compliance with automated configuration monitoring and remediation.

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