Guide to Infosec 2025 for Cyber Professionals in Retail

Retail businesses face high stakes in safeguarding customer data, preventing breaches and securing supply chains, as cyber risks escalate in today’s interconnected world.

This guide is designed to help cyber professionals who work in the retail industry make the most of their visit to Infosecurity Europe. Here are some of the conference sessions, cybersecurity solutions and exhibitors to check out.

1. Aligning Incident Response and Business Strategy: A Guide for CISOs and Board Members 
   Company: Pentest People
   Why attend: This session focuses on incident response aligning with business needs - very important for retail environments that can't afford downtime. It also covers practical frameworks for responding fast to cyber incidents.
   When: Tuesday 3^rd June, 10:00-10:25
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2. From Ransomware to Evacuation: Lessons Learned in Managing Cyber Crises with Lives on the Line
   Company: Code Blue
   Why attend: This session discusses ransomware attacks and physical evacuations - highly relevant for retail chains with physical stores. It also comes with practical lessons from real-world events.
   When: Tuesday 3^rd June, 10:35-11:00
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3. Modernising DLP for Today’s Threat Landscape 
   Company: Varonis
   Why attend: The session focuses on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), critical for customer data protection in retail, and talks about how to protect sensitive information against evolving threats.
   When: Tuesday 3^rd June, 15:15-15:40
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4. Your APIs are under attack – now what
   Company: Cequence Security
   Why attend: APIs are crucial in e-commerce and retail apps - this session focuses on API security, a big risk area for retail cyber teams.
   When: Wednesday 4^th June, 12:55-13:20
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5. Behind the Breach: Real Talk on Cyber Resilience with Lesley Kipling & Aarti Borkar  
   Company: Microsoft
   Why attend: The session discusses modern data protection practices, especially for environments impacted by AI-driven threats. Important for retail teams managing large customer datasets.
   When: Wednesday 4^th June, 14:05-14:30
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For cybersecurity professionals in retail, the environment is a mix of customer-facing operations, sensitive financial data, high transaction volumes and supply chain risks. So you need strong protection across several fronts. 

Here are 5 categories of cybersecurity solutions that are most relevant:

1. Data Protection and Privacy Technologies
Retailers handle huge volumes of customer data (PII, payment info).
Key solutions:

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) 
• Encryption (at rest and in transit)
• Tokenization of payment data
• Privacy management solutions (for GDPR, CCPA compliance) 

Check out exhibitors with Data Protection and Privacy solutions here.

2. Threat Detection and Incident Response (TDIR)
Retailers are prime targets for ransomware, phishing, and card skimming attacks.
Key solutions:

• Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Incident Response Platforms (IRP)
• Threat Intelligence Platforms

Check out exhibitors with Threat Intelligence Incident Response solutions here.

3. Application and API Security
Retail now heavily relies on mobile apps, e-commerce portals, and APIs for customer interactions.
Key solutions:

• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• API security testing and protection
• Secure coding practices and DevSecOps pipelines
• Bot management (to prevent scraping, account takeovers)

Check out exhibitors with Application Security solutions here.

4. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Need to protect customer accounts and internal access to systems. 
Key solutions:

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)

Check out exhibitors with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions here.

5. Supply Chain and Third-Party Risk Management
Retailers depend on multiple suppliers and logistics partners — if a supplier gets hacked, it can cascade into the retailer. 
Key solutions:

• Vendor risk management platforms
• Continuous third-party monitoring
• Secure procurement processes
• Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) management

Check out exhibitors with Supply Chain and Third-Party Risk Management solutions here.

These organisations represent some of the biggest innovators in retail cybersecurity and bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the event.

By attending the recommended sessions, exploring cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, and engaging with top exhibitors, you will leave Infosecurity Europe equipped with practical insights to tackle today’s evolving challenges!

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