Having an online presence gives your business valuable visibility, and creating a secure website builds consumer confidence in their purchases.
Creating a corporate website can lead to brand awareness and quick customer interaction, but when building a website or store, security should be your priority - otherwise, the site could scare customers away. Ready to learn how to build a secure website?
In today's article, we're going to introduce you to the security basics that your corporate website should be built on.
Secure website - where to start?
There are about a billion active websites on the Internet. New ones are created every day. This process is still accelerating because you no longer need to be a developer to get started with your own site. At the very beginning, you have to decide which CMS (content management system) will be the best for us. Thanks to solutions like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal, creating a website is as easy as building a Lego building. However, no matter which CMS you choose, new malware is discovered almost every week. This means that you need to stay up to date with software updates and patches to keep your site safe.
Choosing the right hosting
There are many hosting providers on the market, each with unique advantages. The degree of security depends on whether they have features such as a firewall - WAF - or denial of access protection - DDoS and software requirements. Losing data or not being able to access a website at all can scare customers away, which is why choosing a secure hosting service is so important.
Manage add-ons and plug-ins to improve security
While plugins and applications can enhance the site management experience, an overabundance of them can open a site to threats. Regularly checking add-ons and plugins can reduce the likelihood of these issues occurring. Whether the applications come from your CMS or from third-party vendors, it is important to check their reputation. Our clients' websites are always scrutinized in this regard, as additional plugins are often a gateway to malware injection.
SSL implementation
Secure transactions are a key feature for businesses, and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates are a way to protect online purchases. Cybercriminals can collect unencrypted information or plain text, but SSL effectively prevents sensitive data, such as credit and debit card numbers, from being obtained by encrypting it.
Do you want to create a secure website? Are you not sure if your current store is properly secured? Please contact us. We have been developing secure websites for many years, taking care of them later. Working with us, you don't have to worry about high costs!