In today’s era of multi-vector attacks, IT security in retail requires a new approach to security. In addition to protecting the perimeter, smart IT managers have begun to adopt a multilayer security platform to detect anomalies and intrusions inside the network.

This paper describes the multi-vector nature common to most high-profile security breaches in retail enterprises. IT directors and security officers will learn about several of the characteristics common to recent breaches, and take away SonicWall's Capture Cloud Platform for a viable security model to prevent breaches in retail networks.