Significance of Cyber Security in Business: A Case Study on Retail Industry

Research Project

Table of content
• Introduction
• Background of research
• Research aims and objectives
• Literature review
• Research methodology
• Research findings
• Conclusion
• Recommendation

Introduction
Cyber Security implies practice to defend servers,
electronic systems, mobile devices, etc. from malicious
attacks. As per the statistics, it has been identified
various cyber attacks have been carried out in 2020
across United Kingdom which have created adverse
impact on overall operations of firm. E-commerce is
online retail shopping that is carried out by customers
through usage of websites, mobile apps, chats and many
other.

Background of Research
The rationale behind execution of cyber security is to render enhanced security posture for
networks, servers, mobile devices, data and computers from attackers who have one or other
malicious intent. The study is conducted to identify impact and a different strategy to ensure
that organisation along with individuals whose information is stored is protected. Across UK,
it has been found that near around 36.6 million records have been breached which is a large
number. This makes it more important that individuals along with firms like Retail industry
takes essential steps through which the overall pessimistic impact cannot be eradicated.