Security around e-commerce: The expert's tips

Security experts warn that e-commerce continues to be an attractive target for cyberattacks. According to a report by PwC, companies facing cyber-attacks in e-commerce have become increasingly common in recent years. There is a worrying trend towards increasingly sophisticated attacks going forward – E-commerce security should be on everyone's priority list now and in the future.

We have been in contact with the security expert, Jonas Lion to find out what the most common shortcomings of e-commerce platforms are. What concrete measures are there that all e-commerce managers should take to try to ensure and create safe and secure e-commerce.

Common defects

According to Jonas Lejon, the most common shortcomings today are a lack of maintenance and updates of e-commerce platforms and weak passwords. If the platform is not updated regularly, it can become vulnerable to attacks and if passwords are weak, it is easy for cybercriminals to access sensitive information.

Concrete measures

To avoid these shortcomings and protect the company and customers, there are several concrete measures that should be taken;

1. 1. Update the e-commerce platform regularly: Ensure that the platform is updated on an ongoing basis to reduce the risk of security breaches. This includes checking that backups are carried out continuously and that all files, including databases, are protected.
   2. Have ready-made procedures in place for incidents: Prepare for possible attacks by having clear processes and procedures for handling incidents. This includes having a plan for congestion attacks and other types of attacks.
   3. Review password management: Strengthen password management by implementing strong passwords and regularly updating them. This should also include two-factor authentication for added security.
   4. Make sure to always have updated https certificates. This means that the communication between your site and the server is encrypted and secure.

In conclusion, it is also good to stay up-to-date in cyber security. Feel free to follow developments regularly, to understand what risks exist. The major security companies annually release reports that provide a good overview of the cyber security landscape. PwC is one such player and their cybercrime reports contain a range of useful cyber security statistics, including the rise of e-commerce cyber attacks.

Daniel Yuzovitsky

Daniel is one of the co-owners of eKompass and is responsible for the innovation part of the company where he ensures that the company is equipped for the future. At the same time, he ensures that eKompass customers and users are always satisfied, updated and informed about the company's deliveries and services around e-commerce.