This document provides tips for maintaining IT security when installing and using a point of sale (POS) system. It recommends updating POS software regularly to patch vulnerabilities, scanning daily for unauthorized access, using firewalls and anti-virus software to protect hardware and networks from cyber attacks. The document also advises choosing strong, unique passwords for POS systems and payment gateways and changing them frequently, as well as limiting internet access and remote monitoring of POS systems to reduce security risks like hacking and data theft.

1. IT Security Tips to Follow During POS
System Installation
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2. Cyber Spies Come In POS System Through
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Hardware
Software

3. Ensuring POS Software Security
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What to do?
Timely update the POS
software
• Why - To eliminate the
risk of unattended
patches
When to scan?
Check daily
• Why - To scan
unauthorized access

4. Firewall & Anti-Virus
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What is Firewall?
A protective layer to
avoid cyber attacks
• Why - To secure POS
hardware and network
What is Anti-virus?
A virus detector that can
destruct data
• Why-To notify & fight
spyware-like
erroneous virus

5. Password Authentication
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Usual Practice
Using the default POS
software password
• What to do, instead-
Prefer computer
generated password
Online payment gateway
Enables digital
transactions
• What is recommended-
Change its password
frequently

6. Internet Access
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Advantage
- Remote access
- Easy to analyze performance
- Remote monitoring of the staff
- Exposure to all customers
Disadvantage
- Prone to virus infection
- Prone to misuse of the remote access
- Customer’s data can be manipulated
- POS system can be hacked

7. Must to Do
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Define authority of accessing POS
Lock data with a strong password
Install anti-virus software & update timely
Deny remote access