Retailers today face unprecedented pressure to protect customer data and stay compliant. High-profile breaches at companies like Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Louis Vuitton have highlighted just how costly and damaging a security lapse can be.
In response, retailers are ramping up their defenses. Global cybersecurity spending is projected to surpass $377 billion by 2028 (Source: IDC). At the heart of a strong cybersecurity strategy is a secure, compliant retail software solution that safeguards both your business and your customers.
With LS Central, retailers benefit from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s robust security framework, keeping data, operations, and customers safe while enabling business growth. Here’s how we do it.
1. Built on a solid platform
LS Central extends Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, a platform trusted by more than 50,000 businesses worldwide. Security is built into every layer, from rigorous API controls to advanced data handling protocols. Microsoft continuously monitors, tests, and updates the platform to stay ahead of new and evolving threats.
This commitment is reinforced by Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI). Through SFI, Microsoft invests in security research, global threat intelligence, and proactive defense strategies. The program ensures that risks are identified early, safeguards are implemented quickly, and users remain protected against modern cyberattacks. For retailers using LS Central, this means a secure, future-ready foundation that protects operations, customer data, and business continuity.
2. Compliance with global standards
From GDPR in Europe to CCPA in California, businesses must meet strict requirements around how customer data is collected, stored, and used. LS Central is designed to meet these expectations from day one. The solution aligns with globally recognized frameworks, including:
- SOC 1 Type 2
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
- ISO 27017
- ISO 27018
Each of these certifications requires independent audits and ongoing monitoring, ensuring that every process for data handling and storage is held to the highest possible standards. This gives retailers the confidence that sensitive information — whether payment details, employee data, or supplier records — is managed securely and responsibly.
3. Encryption and data protection
Data is one of the most valuable assets a retailer holds and one of the most targeted. That’s why LS Central is built with multiple layers of protection to keep your information safe at every stage.
How LS Central protects your data:
- Data encryption: All data is encrypted, ensuring that even if intercepted, it cannot be read or misused.
- Strict access controls: Only authorized users with the right credentials can interact with sensitive information.
- Resilient SaaS environment: Automatic updates ensure you receive the newest security enhancements and fixes as soon as they’re available, reducing vulnerabilities and keeping your retail operations protected without added effort from your IT team.
4. Device security and management
Protecting your retail system goes beyond servers and databases. It extends to every device that connects to it. Point of sale terminals, handheld scanners, kiosks, and back-office laptops can all become entry points for cyber threats if not properly managed.
With LS Central and Microsoft Intune, retailers can:
- Enforce consistent security policies across every POS terminal and mobile device.
- Ensure devices are updated, correctly configured, and compliant with standards.
- Remotely lock or wipe lost or stolen devices to prevent unauthorized access.
This gives retailers centralized oversight and control, closing security gaps before they can be exploited.
5. Reliability and uptime you can count on
For retailers, even brief downtime can mean lost revenue, unhappy customers, and operational setbacks. Reliability is therefore a cornerstone of security, and one of the reasons LS Central and Business Central are trusted worldwide.
Why LS Central and Business Central are reliable for retailers:
- Redundancy across multiple availability zones, so services remain online even if one zone is disrupted.
- Real-world uptime remains 99.99%, ensuring uninterrupted access to mission-critical systems.
- Auto-scaling automatically allocates additional resources when database or service usage exceeds thresholds, maintaining consistent performance during peak demand without any manual intervention.
6. Proven track record
Trust is earned through consistent performance. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has never experienced a security breach — a record that underscores the strength of Microsoft’s defenses and its commitment to continuous monitoring, testing, and rapid response.
Why this matters for retailers:
- Proven history of secure operations with no breaches.
- Confidence that your business is protected by a platform tested at global scale.
- A solution trusted by retailers and hospitality businesses worldwide to safeguard data, compliance, and customer trust.
By extending this proven platform with retail-specific functionality, LS Central provides retailers with a solution they can depend on to protect both their business and their customers.
Securing your retail future with LS Central
Is your retail business ready to fend off the latest cyber threats? LS Central empowers retailers to run their businesses confidently, knowing that both their operations and data are safeguarded by some of the most stringent security practices in the industry. Contact us to find out more.
