Point of Sale Security Guide and Checklist

For retail businesses, the POS system is arguably their most important IT system.

This TechRepublic Premium guide, and the accompanying checklist, will help you successfully secure a POS system for your business enterprise.

From the guide:

ACCESS CONTROLS

The first line of defense in any POS system is the control of both physical and network access to the system devices.

All users of a POS system should be required to log in with a unique username and password combination. There should never be shared usernames and passwords. For extra security protection, two-factor authentication protocols should be implemented.

The download comprises a six-page PDF and Word document.

Previously priced at $99, this is now available to download for $9. Or free with Premium annual subscription: click here to find out more.

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Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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