Case Study: a global fast-food chain strengthens POS security with SecureWorks penetration testing

Global fast-food chain validates third-party security solution in its upgraded point-of-sale system with SecureWorks penetration testing

A global fast-food chain faced the challenge of validating the security of its newly upgraded point-of-sale (POS) system following a high-profile industry breach. To ensure its new system would be secure and PCI-compliant, the company engaged the expertise of SecureWorks and its Security & Risk Consulting team to perform a penetration test.

SecureWorks consultants conducted a thorough penetration test on the upgraded POS network in a lab environment. The test successfully uncovered critical security flaws, including weak passwords and the exposure of plain-text cardholder data. These findings allowed the client to fix the vulnerabilities before the system was rolled out. As a result, SecureWorks helped the company confidently deploy a secure, compliant system to its franchisees, safeguarding its brand reputation and strengthening trust.