As been been reported so many times, retail security — both in-store and online — has become a major issue for millions of companies around the world. (see, for example, 1, 2, 3)

Very recently, EarthLink noted this about security:

“Our infographic Understanding the Retail Data Breach can help you understand and communicate to others in your organization some of what you’re up against, with some key stats to make your case and some ideas on solutions to get your data house in order. Merchants often underestimate the high risk and cost of a breach, but consumers and regulatory agencies are looking for your organization to build security programs that effectively protect customer data and quickly respond to threats.”

Here is EarthLink’s infographic, downloaded from Retail TouchPoints. Click the infographic for a larger image.