The trust of customers and the protection of their data should be the main concerns for the owner of an e-commerce, unfortunately, the reality of cyber-attacks is frightening, they are more frequent and devastating every day.
The slightest sign of insecurity will make customers hesitate to provide their personal data and make any payment; thus, vulnerabilities and computer attacks have financial repercussions on your company.
In this article you will find five cybersecurity tips for your store, with these good practices you will be able to reduce vulnerability to malicious software and keep your business online for as long as possible.
Good cybersecurity practices for your online store
1. SSL Certificates: These security protocols guarantee data protection through encryption algorithms, ensuring that data transferred between the user's browser and the website's server can be shared securely.
Once installed, SSL protects the exchange of data, banking information, and other references involved at the moment of logging in, making electronic payments, etc. You will be able to notice that a site has this protocol because next to the URL you will see a padlock followed by https.
2. Payment gateway security: Bank as a service or BaaS, for its acronym in English, these are services tailored to digital financial products, provided through third parties; at this point of the equation payment gateways are involved and the importance of choosing one with high security standards.
A payment gateway connects a bank account with the corresponding payment processor, this integration allows you to complete transactions in your online store. Because the gateway is a high-risk area for the financial information it receives, there are more and more demands on providers. As a basic requirement, your provider will need end-to-end encryption, tokenización and compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standard.
3. Perform periodic security audits: In the market there are integrations that perform security analysis, but experts recommend that from time to time this automated analysis be combined with a manual and exhaustive one. Remember that when it comes to cybersecurity it is better to be safe than sorry.
The weak points that we most recommend you to watch out for are:
- Third-party integrations
- The web server hosting your store
- Script updates
- Regular data cleansing
- Cryptographic network protocols
- Password security level
4. Regular backups: This is a good practice that could contribute to a quick recovery after a cyber-attack. By performing regular backups, you can avoid irreparable loss of data, restoring the store in the shortest possible time.
The advantage of this practice is that most web hosting companies offer plans that include periodic backups, it is only necessary to get advice and read the fine print of the services purchased.
5. Work with experts: Cyber hackers are becoming more ingenious every day, therefore, companies that handle massive databases sometimes choose to hire specialized personnel in cybersecurity. On the other hand, many other companies prefer to outsource the service and perform periodic analysis.
At EvolutecC we work hand in hand with our clients to provide the best advice on projects, with strategic allies that provide stability to our clients and software audits that prioritize growth, stability, security, reliability, scalability and online time of your development, allowing you to make the best decisions.