The interplay between store associates and in-store technology has always been a delicate balancing act. When…
Author: Evan Schuman
Bank gets lesson in the security failings of third parties
The most effective cyberattacks turn the tables on the security measures we take to ward off…
IDG Contributor Network: Adidas figures out how to win with physical stores
Physical retail chain executives routinely fret about their brick-and-mortar stores’ inability to effectively compete against e-commerce…
IDG Contributor Network: Neiman Marcus data breach settlement tells us plenty about the ROI of security
There is a security ROI dance in retail today. Executives know that they can skimp on…
Insecure security cameras sound like a joke, but aren’t
Reports recently surfaced that Google was alerted to security holes in its IoT security camera products and declined…
IDG Contributor Network: Saks self-leaked customer data unencrypted, violating multiple rules
With so many retailers being impacted by cyber attacks, it’s easy to conclude that thieves are necessary…
IDG Contributor Network: Chase’s MCX tech buy will take time to pay off — time that it may never get
When JPMorgan Chase on March 10 acquired MCX’s payment technology to help with Chase Pay, it likely…
IDG Contributor Network: Feds struggle with regulating banking’s use of big data
When it comes to fintech, banking and payments, big data comes with some powerful pros and…