RILA launches cybersecurity policy push In the wake of a major credit card data breach that hit Target stores and other retail chains, the Retail Industry Leaders Association announced today a series of proposed actions to protect consumers, including a push for new cybersecurity legislation at a federal level. "Retailers place extremely high priority on data security and invest tremendous resources to prevent attacks, but cyber-criminals are persistent and their methods of attack are increasingly sophisticated," RILA President Sandy Kennedy said. "Enhanced security measures help to thwart attacks, but unfortunately some attacks have been successful and the resulting… Read More