Sectors
Retail Cyber Security Solutions UK
Protect your customer data, payment systems and digital infrastructure against the cyber threats that come with a high-volume, customer-facing operation.
Trusted cyber security in the retail industry
Trusted cyber security in the retail industry
Trusted cyber security in the retail industry
The retail and hospitality sectors handle vast amounts of sensitive customer data, from payment details and booking information to personal records and loyalty scheme data.
The growing reliance on e-commerce, digital booking platforms and contactless payments has made both sectors an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals looking to exploit security gaps. For retail and hospitality businesses, getting cyber security right has never been more important.
Every sector is different, this includes the specific cyber challenges.
27%
of UK retail and wholesale businesses reported a breach or attack in the past 12 months.
UK Government, 2024
1/5
global cyber attacks targeted retail organisations.
Verizon, 2024
$3.48m
is the average cost of a data breach in retail.
IBM Security, 2024
Why WorkNest for retailers?
We help organisations protect the customer data and payment systems that businesses and reputations depend on.
Certified expertise
Our qualified teams have real-world experience supporting retail and hospitality organisations of all sizes.
Proven track record
We are experienced with helping retail and hospitality organisations with complex cyber security and data protection challenges.
Comprehensive coverage
From Penetration Testing and Attack Simulation to Incident Response, data protection and information security, we cover it all.
Flexible approach
Every retail and hospitality business is different. Our approach adapts to your specific risks, infrastructure, and compliance requirements.
Protecting customer trust
Your customers trust you with their payment details and personal data. We help ensure that trust is never put at risk.
Simplified compliance
From PCI DSS to GDPR, we help you stay compliant without it becoming a burden on your business.
Not sure what services you need?
We’ve got you covered. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that can help your tech company.
PCI DSS Compliance
Receive end-to-end support for achieving and maintaining PCI DSS certification.
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Penetration Testing
Identify and fix vulnerabilities faster and more effectively across your apps, networks, cloud and people.
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GDPR Support
Navigate compliance with clarity and ease through specialist‑driven, cost‑effective solutions.
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Outsourced DPO
Get access to an expert Data Protection Officer for data privacy support.
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Social Engineering
Identify weaknesses in your human and physical defences.
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Incident Response
Access impactful Incident Response services that provide rapid, expert-led containment and recovery from cyber threats.
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PCI DSS Compliance
Receive end-to-end support for achieving and maintaining PCI DSS certification.
Learn more
Penetration Testing
Identify and fix vulnerabilities faster and more effectively across your apps, networks, cloud and people.
Learn more
GDPR Support
Navigate compliance with clarity and ease through specialist‑driven, cost‑effective solutions.
Learn more
Outsourced DPO
Get access to an expert Data Protection Officer for data privacy support.
Learn more
Social Engineering
Identify weaknesses in your human and physical defences.
Learn more
Incident Response
Access impactful Incident Response services that provide rapid, expert-led containment and recovery from cyber threats.
Learn more
Cyber challenges in the retail sector
Cyber challenges in the retail sector
Cyber challenges in the retail sector
Retailers are handling more customer data and processing more digital transactions than ever before, making them a prime target for cybercriminals.
Retailers handle vast quantities of sensitive customer data, from payment details to personal and booking information, making them an attractive and frequently targeted sector for cybercriminals.
As digital transactions become the norm, payment fraud is a growing concern that businesses of all sizes across retail need to take seriously.
Cybercriminals often look for weaknesses in the supply chain as a way into a business's systems, making third party security as important as your own.
Retail businesses must navigate a complex web of data protection regulations, with the consequences of non-compliance being both financial and reputational.
Retailers are handling more customer data and processing more digital transactions than ever before, making them a prime target for cybercriminals.
Retailers handle vast quantities of sensitive customer data, from payment details to personal and booking information, making them an attractive and frequently targeted sector for cybercriminals.
As digital transactions become the norm, payment fraud is a growing concern that businesses of all sizes across retail need to take seriously.
Cybercriminals often look for weaknesses in the supply chain as a way into a business's systems, making third party security as important as your own.
Retail businesses must navigate a complex web of data protection regulations, with the consequences of non-compliance being both financial and reputational.
Let us help you with your security so you can focus on serving your customers.
See what our clients have to say about our professional services
We’ve always been very impressed with the cyber security services WorkNest provide us. Their professional approach, knowledge and flexibility have ensured they have become a key trusted partner in our supply chain.
Paymentsense
Founder
WorkNest Secure delivered a highly professional and thorough incident response service. Their team’s technical knowledge, attention to detail, and clear communication throughout the process made a complex area easy to navigate. The quality of the analysis and final reporting gave us real assurance and added value to our internal security efforts, minimising the impact to the business.
Shoezone
Head of IT
WorkNest Secure perform Web Application and Infrastructure Penetration Testing for Pharmacy2U. They are always professional to engage with, provide an excellent level of service, and the addition of GuardNest makes receiving and interrogating the results of the service very easy indeed.
We look forward to working with them in the future and trust the work they deliver.
Pharmacy2U
Founder
WorkNest Secure stand out in the field of penetration testing due to the skillset of people they have working there. We undertook a complex bespoke pentest with them, which required a lot of pre-work in order to make sure it was scoped correctly, and they took the time to come onsite to make sure all was correct prior to commencing.
From my experience with them, they are very intelligent people with a deep understanding of the security landscape, and we will continue to use them for future testing requirements.
Interactive Investor
Information Security Manager
