How Restaurants Can Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats

For restaurants, the digital age brings not only opportunity but also exposure to cyber threats that can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data and damage customer trust.

Being prepared for the worst is one of the simplest ways to protect your business. A few smart moves today could save your restaurant thousands tomorrow and protect the reputation you’ve worked hard to build. Talk to your local insurance agent about cyber coverage and start putting these tips into action.

Secure Your SystemsA restaurant’s most important system is the point-of-sale system and often the main target for hackers. Ensuring your restaurant uses Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)-compliant systems will help protect your system and customers’ card data. PCI DSS is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.   

Implement Separate Networks

Separating your…