Cybersecurity for Retail and Supply Chains

Secure connectivity and point-of-sale protection for distributed businesses.

The retail and logistics sector faces the challenge of dispersion. Managing the security of a head office is complex, but managing that of 50 shops, remote warehouses and a fleet of mobile devices requires a superior network architecture. A connectivity failure in a shop means lost sales; a breach of payment data (POS) means losing consumer trust.

At NW Cyberguard we specialise in protecting decentralised environments. We unify the security of all your locations under a single management policy, ensuring that the smallest outlying shop has the same level of protection as head office.

The Challenge: a Distributed Attack Surface

Retail chains and logistics operators are frequent targets because of how widely spread their networks are.

The point of sale (POS) as a target: malware designed to steal credit card data (RAM scraping) is a constant threat.
Critical connectivity: if the internet goes down in a warehouse or shop, invoicing and order dispatch stop.
Supply chain: attacks on logistics operators can paralyse not only their business but that of all their customers (domino effect).

Netwälia Solutions for Chains and Distribution

We implement a security layer that travels with your business, securing every transaction and every shipment.

1. SD-WAN and Link Management (Smart Connectivity)

Forget slow, complex VPNs. We implement SD-WAN technology to interconnect all your shops and warehouses securely and efficiently.

High availability: our firewalls manage multiple internet lines. If a shop's main fibre goes down, the system automatically switches to the 4G/5G backup without the POS stopping.
Centralised management: we apply security changes to 100 shops with a single click from our central console.

2. POS Protection and PCI-DSS Segmentation

Digital money needs digital safes. We isolate the point-of-sale (POS) network from the rest of the shop's traffic (guest Wi-Fi, cameras, background music) using our Next-Generation Firewalls. This drastically reduces the risk of banking data theft and makes PCI-DSS compliance easier.

3. SOC for 24x7 Operations

E-commerce and logistics never sleep. Our ISO 27001 certified SOC monitors your systems 24 hours a day.

Logistics use case: at clients such as Distribuidora Metropolitana, our immediate response capability has improved operations compared with previous multinational providers, enabling proactive, real-time incident management.

Frequently Asked Questions in Retail and Logistics

Not with our architecture. We implement SD-WAN and High Availability solutions on the firewalls at each site. The system is designed to keep local operations and internet access running through backup lines (4G/5G), transparently for shop staff.

We take care of everything. Netwälia acts as your outsourced security department. From installing the equipment in the shop to managing alerts, your shop staff only have to worry about selling. We offer direct support to resolve connectivity and security incidents.

Through strict network segmentation and active monitoring. We separate card terminal traffic from the rest of the network and use intrusion prevention systems (IPS) to block any attempt at data exfiltration, meeting the technical requirements of the payment card standard (PCI-DSS).

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