11/08/2026
Every new digital channel a retailer adds also adds exposure.
Ecommerce growth has transformed retail, but it's also expanded the attack surface significantly. Payment platforms, customer data systems, third-party integrations, mobile apps, marketplace connections, each adds capability, and each adds risk.
The organisations managing this well assess their digital footprint as it grows, not retrospectively after an incident.
Growth and security don't have to be in tension, but that balance needs to be actively managed.