As holiday shopping season kicks in, cybersecurity group spotlights policy needs for securing retail sector

Cyber vulnerabilities in the retail sector, always a hot topic during the holidays, require an examination of underlying economics and incentives that could drive improvements in retailers’ cybersecurity, according to an Internet Security Alliance assessment that tracks with the group’s prescription for shoring up cyber across critical infrastructure.

“The retail sector is one of the cornerstone industries of the U.S. economy, but growing advancements and dependence on internet and technology has brought major cybersecurity challenges firms must overcome,” ISA president...