Retail & E-commerce

Cybersecurity testing for retail.

Assess the security of your online store and retail systems before a cyberattack leads to the loss of customer data or the disruption of transaction processes. Independent penetration testing services supporting GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance.

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Compliance

Regulatory and standards-based compliance.

Retail and e-commerce systems handle sensitive customer data and critical transaction processes. Complex system environments, third-party integrations and a growing number of cyberattacks pose significant security risks.

GDPR

Regulation (EU) 2016/679 sets mandatory data protection and data security requirements for every organisation that handles personal data – including customer data, order histories and behavioural profiles.

ISO 27001

The international standard for information security management systems requires a risk-based approach to protecting data and systems. Our assessments show where controls still need strengthening, and our report can also be used as evidence in ISO 27001 audits.

Available security assessments

We test the way real attackers work.

To uncover the security risks of retail and e-commerce systems, we provide a range of targeted penetration tests and attack simulations. These assessments help identify critical vulnerabilities and support regulatory compliance.

Web application testingIdentifying vulnerabilities in online stores, customer portals and transaction interfaces through manual penetration testing.
Infrastructure testingSecurity testing of external and internal network infrastructure, servers and retail systems.
API security testingTesting the integration APIs of payment gateways, logistics and inventory management systems to uncover authentication flaws and data leakage risks.
Mobile application testingSecurity analysis of retail mobile apps and backend services to uncover data handling and authentication risks.
Desktop application testingSecurity analysis of internal retail applications and inventory management systems to identify installation, runtime and business logic vulnerabilities.
Source code reviewSecurity audit of the source code of e-commerce platforms and custom-built applications to uncover development errors and logic vulnerabilities.
Process

The security assessment process.

Whiteshield’s penetration testing process provides a transparent, structured framework for assessing the security of retail systems.

  1. Step 01

    Consultation and needs assessment

    We get to know the retail IT environment, the systems involved and the applicable security requirements.

  2. Step 02

    Defining the scope

    We define the exact scope of the assessment, the systems involved, the methods and the schedule.

  3. Step 03

    Security testing

    We carry out a controlled penetration test to identify attack paths and segmentation gaps.

  4. Step 04

    Report and recommendations

    We document the vulnerabilities found and give concrete recommendations to reduce the risks.

Consultation

Security starts with a conversation.

No sales pitch – just a focused conversation about your business continuity and operational risk.

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