If you’ve followed along with our 10-part cybersecurity series for restaurant IT leaders, you’ve taken a deep dive into the most critical topics facing multiunit hospitality brands today. From POS security to phishing scams, privacy laws to training staff — you’ve got the foundation. Now it’s time to put it to work.

Here’s a recap of what you may have missed, and where to go from here.

Quick Recap: 10 Must-Reads for Restaurant Cybersecurity

1. Protecting Restaurant POS Systems from Cyber Threats
2. Common Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Quick Serve and Fast Casual Restaurants
3. How AI-Driven Scams Are Targeting Restaurant Staff
4. Building a Strong Cybersecurity Framework for Multiunit Restaurant Brands
5. Data Privacy Best Practices When Handling Loyalty Program and Guest App Data
6. PCI DSS Compliance for Restaurants: What’s Changing in 2025?
7. Preventing Internal Threats: Employee Access Controls for Restaurant IT Systems
8. How to Create an Incident Response Plan for Multiunit Brands
9. Cybersecurity Training for Restaurant Staff: What Works and What Doesn’t
10. Case Studies: Cyberattacks on Major Restaurant Brands and Lessons Learned

5 Questions Every Restaurant IT Leader Should Be Asking Now

1. Do we know our current security risk level at each location?
2. Are our employees trained to handle today’s threats — like deepfake voice scams?
3. Do we have a working, tested incident response plan?
4. Is guest data truly safe across our apps, POS, and loyalty systems?
5. Who is helping us stay ahead of changes like PCI DSS v4.0?

If you can’t answer these confidently, it’s time to prioritize cybersecurity before the next big headline has your brand’s name on it.

What You Can Do Next

• Share this series with operations, HR, and marketing — cybersecurity isn’t just IT’s job.
• Run a tabletop simulation to test your IRP.
• Schedule a vendor security review. What risks are they introducing?
• Survey your GMs or store managers about what training they actually need.

Need a Partner Who Knows Restaurants?

If you’re ready to build a smarter, safer infrastructure without slowing down growth, SpecGravity is here to help.

We specialize in:

• Hospitality-grade endpoint and network security
• Multiunit POS and loyalty data protection
• Cybersecurity training designed for restaurant teams
• IRP and PCI v4.0 transition support

Let’s connect to assess where you stand and where we can help.

Stephen

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