Retailers face significant cybersecurity challenges as public-facing websites and applications remain vulnerable to attacks, especially with the rise of remote work. Key concerns across Europe and the Middle East include overreliance on VPNs, limited oversight of IT supply chains, and vulnerabilities in cloud-stored data.

The "Shielding the Future: Retail Industry's Cyber Threat Landscape" report emphasises the growing threat of cyberattacks and the difficulties CISOs face, such as budget constraints and talent shortages. To combat these issues, the report calls for a new, organisation-wide approach to digital security.