Retail cybersecurity typically protects customer-facing points, such as card readers and e-commerce platforms. These are rightly prioritised by IT teams.
But every transaction depends on systems beyond the till. Key logistics, finance, and HR teams often work outside IT’s direct control.
Whether it’s a regional manager working from home, a buyer connecting over airport Wi-Fi, or a warehouse supervisor reviewing reports in a leased facility, the risk emerges at the point of connection, the uncontrolled network edge.
This is where attackers increasingly look to compromise retail operations.
The way retailers work has changed. Many core functions now take place across distributed teams, hybrid setups, and temporary locations. That brings flexibility, but it also introduces overlooked vulnerabilities:
These access points often rely on off-the-shelf routers, many of which are poorly maintained, insecure by design, or invisible to your IT team. They can become the path of least resistance for attackers, especially when targeting backend systems critical to continuity.
The uncontrolled network edge includes any device or network used to access your systems that sits outside your organisation’s direct control. Common vulnerabilities include:
Both the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) advise strong controls for firmware, network separation, and automated updates, all features built into Loxada’s platform.
Retailers now face a more agile and decentralised form of cyber crime. Attackers no longer need deep technical skills. Thanks to the rise of Hacking-as-a-Service platforms and AI-powered exploitation tools, even non-technical criminals can:
In this landscape, securing endpoints and cloud accounts isn’t enough. The network path between your people and your systems must also be secured.
Loxada addresses this problem by creating a known, controlled connection point, no matter where your teams are located. Our platform replaces unreliable home or shared routers with secure, managed devices that:
No training. No configuration required. Just a trusted connection your teams can rely on, every time they log in.
Loxada is designed to support a wide range of retail environments, including:
Whether it’s a payroll portal, supply chain dashboard, or internal compliance tool, Loxada protects how your teams access it.
Retailers must now demonstrate resilience not just at the payment layer, but across the full data lifecycle, especially when sensitive or personal data is accessed remotely.
Loxada helps support compliance with:
By addressing risks at the uncontrolled network edge, Loxada helps your organisation meet both regulatory expectations and internal governance goals.