Cybersecurity Best Practices for Restaurants | QSR magazine - 0 views
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In the case of a restaurant, a cyber attack would likely be seeking;Employee details stored by the restaurantCustomer bank details obtained by the restaurantThe restaurant’s business bank account details
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Internal software used by restaurant staff is likely to contain sensitive information such as employee details (on an HR system), as well as accounting information for the restaurant
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Restaurant owners and/or accountants who use online banking facilities must be aware of the possibility of this being targeted
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Shoulder-surfing is a very real security concern, and hackers have been known to place recording devices in computer rooms, enabling them to physically see passwords being entered
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Restaurants that use a website on which customers can order food need to consider its security. If cybercriminals manage to hack into the site, they will be able to obtain customers’ personal information such as addresses and bank details
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The focus of this article is to point out why restaurants are targets for cyber attacks, what information hackers are looking to obtain and to identify what steps can be taken to protect consumer information. Hackers target a restaurant's POS system for the large amount of bank data it may record as well as any online banking occuring in the restaurant. The personal information from employees as well as any app or website utilized by guests, is prone to cyber attacks. The most important solutions rely on conducting background checks on employees and making sure that they are trained on what to look for. Restaurants can also put practices in place that involve using unique employee numbers, keeping computers out of guests' view, and using vendors with a stellar reputation.