Why the retail industry needs to rethink identity [Q&A]

The retail industry continues to be a top target for cyber criminals, retailers rely heavily on digital infrastructure to manage consumer data and operations so they remain an attractive target for attackers seeking financial or operational disruption. The cyberattacks earlier this year hitting UK retail (Marks & Spencer, Co-op, Harrods) are the latest reminder that identity is still one of the weakest links. We talked to Rob Ainscough, chief identity security advisor at Silverfort and former head of identity and access management (IAM) at supermarket group Tesco, to discuss what the industry needs to do to address this problem. BN:… [Continue Reading]