5 Steps To Point Of Sale Device Security

By James Socas, Executive Chairman, iSheriff

Cybercriminals to payment card data are like moths to a flame … they just can’t stay away. 

In spite of large investments in security technology and top notch security personnel, retailers and hospitality firms have an Achilles Heel unique to their business — the point of sale (POS) device. With POS devices handling most of the payment card transactions around the world for retailers, restaurants, hotels and grocers, these systems are squarely in the cross-hairs of today’s cybercriminals. 

Compromised POSs were the source of recent, major data breaches at Target, Neiman Marcus, Subway and many others, and there are no signs that the security risks are slowing down.   

Given today’s growing security threat landscape, it’s a critical time for businesses to examine and enhance POS security capabilities. Taking the following five steps can mitigate your merchant IT clients’ risk of a compromised POS, while still enabling the powerful business benefits of these systems.

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