February 27, 2014 09:30 AM
Today, we’re finishing our series on Security with a throwback Thursday (#tbt) post where we discussed the “Top 5 Data and Network Threats for Restaurants… And What To Do About Them.” Be sure to also read our Security posts on how to Segment Your Network to Protect Data and Avoid Inconvenience and Checking your Locks: 5 Myths About Safeguarding your Data.
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The Internet can be a scary place, especially if you stay abreast of the data breaches that businesses large and small suffer on a daily basis. Where should you focus your attention, so you can address the network security threats most relevant to your business? Let’s look past the noise of media headlines and examine the most common ways which cyber-criminals compromise restaurant networks:
Cyber-criminals employ diverse and often creative tactics for obtaining unauthorized access to IT infrastructure. Their goals involve misusing the victim’s computer systems, stealing data, wreaking havoc on the network and compromising the company’s brand. Due to the many venues for intruders to compromise your environment, it’s easy to be overwhelmed if you’re new to the world of data and network security. The five areas above offer practical ways to get started with safeguarding your business from cyber-criminals. If you don’t have the resources on staff to handle data security, enlist the aid of a company that specializes in addressing restaurants’ network security concerns.
Learn more about how NCR can help protect your restaurant.