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Maharubiney Suthursan Kumar
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Cybersecurity risk management for digital retail: Strategies, frameworks and implementation Nurul Hanna Mohd Saleh; Nur Anis Atiqah Hussin; Maharubiney Suthursan Kumar; Mohamad Fadli Zolkipli
Journal of Applied Computer and Information Technology Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Applied Computer and Information Technology (JACoIT)
Publisher : Global Research Innovation

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The digital transformation of wholesale, supermarket and e-commerce operations has rendered cybersecurity a cornerstone of business resilience in the modern trading and retail sector. This study examines the critical cybersecurity threats facing this industry through a qualitative risk assessment, identifying phishing, ransomware, supply chain attacks and data breaches as the most prevalent and impactful risks. The analysis underscores that these threats exploit the sector's inherent characteristics: high transaction volumes, reliance on interconnected digital ecosystems and the processing of large quantities of sensitive customer data. In response, the study advocates for a strategic, integrated approach to cybersecurity governance. It proposes that combining the risk-based structure of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) with the prescriptive payment security controls of the PCI DSS and the governance rigor of ISO/IEC 27001 provides a comprehensive model for effective risk mitigation. The findings highlight that moving beyond compliance-centric checklists to develop proactive cyber resilience is crucial. This requires strategic investments in foundational controls, robust incident response planning and strict third-party risk management to safeguard operations, ensure regulatory adherence and maintain customer trust in an increasingly hostile digital landscape.
Co-Authors Mohamad Fadli Zolkipli Nur Anis Atiqah Hussin Nurul Hanna Mohd Saleh