Ten Security Tips For Protecting Your Website by Tosin Ojo
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Tosin Ojo, CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CIA, CFE, MSc., is the Founder and Principal Consultant at CITSAP Consulting, a next-generation customer-focused company that specializes in cybersecurity program development, risk management, risk-based IT audits, regulatory compliance, and readiness assessment for companies of all sizes.
While building a website has become less involved in recent times with many out-of-the-box solutions, website security is often overlooked as it is not usually in effect by default. However, website security does not necessarily have to be a complicated process. Below are ten tips that can help in protecting your website.
1. INSTALL AN SSL/TLS CERTIFICATE
The safety of your website begins with a safe URL. SSL certificate is a must-have for eCommerce websites due to the sensitive payment information transmitted over the internet. Secure login forms on websites should also be protected from unauthorized data interception. Insecure websites could result in a loss of potential revenue for the business. A survey by GlobalSign found that “85% of web users state they wouldn’t buy through a website where they weren’t certain their data was being transferred securely.”
2. USE A SECURE WEB HOST
A web host can be likened to the "space" that your website occupies online, similar to a physical plot of land. As such, it is vital to check that your web hosting company provides some minimum-security requirements such as security updates, rootkit scanners, secure file transfers, backup services, etc.
3. USE WEB APPLICATION FIREWALL (WAF)
Implementing a WAF is a vital component of website security. The WAF helps to filter unwanted traffic such as malicious bots. Most modern cloud-based WAFs provide a gateway to all incoming traffic that blocks off potential web hacking attempts.
4. CHANGE DEFAULT SETTINGS
Ensure all default website settings are changed as this can go a long way in preventing cybersecurity attacks.
5. IMPLEMENT STRONG AUTHENTICATION PRACTICES
To further strengthen the security of your website, implement strong password best practices and enforce the use of Multifactor authentication.
6. LIMIT USERS WITH ADMINISTRATIVE PRIVILEGES
Users with privileged access to your Customer Management System (CMS) or other administrative settings on your website should be restricted, and limited to specific IP addresses, where feasible.
7. PERFORM PERIODIC SOFTWARE UPDATES
The safety of your website can be jeopardized because of obsolete software. Updates are essential because they remediate vulnerabilities and enhance overall security. You can periodically check for updates on your website manually or automate the entire process.
8. USE FRAUD PREVENTION SOLUTIONS
Business owners with eCommerce platforms should leverage fraud prevention solutions provided by the platform and other third-party services to ensure adequate management of fraudulent or risky transactions.
3. USE WEB APPLICATION FIREWALL (WAF)
Implementing a WAF is a vital component of website security. The WAF helps to filter unwanted traffic such as malicious bots. Most modern cloud-based WAFs provide a gateway to all incoming traffic that blocks off potential web hacking attempts.
4. CHANGE DEFAULT SETTINGS
Ensure all default website settings are changed as this can go a long way in preventing cybersecurity attacks.
5. IMPLEMENT STRONG AUTHENTICATION PRACTICES
To further strengthen the security of your website, implement strong password best practices and enforce the use of Multifactor authentication.
6. LIMIT USERS WITH ADMINISTRATIVE PRIVILEGES
Users with privileged access to your Customer Management System (CMS) or other administrative settings on your website should be restricted, and limited to specific IP addresses, where feasible.
7. PERFORM PERIODIC SOFTWARE UPDATES
The safety of your website can be jeopardized because of obsolete software. Updates are essential because they remediate vulnerabilities and enhance overall security. You can periodically check for updates on your website manually or automate the entire process.
8. USE FRAUD PREVENTION SOLUTIONS
Business owners with eCommerce platforms should leverage fraud prevention solutions provided by the platform and other third-party services to ensure adequate management of fraudulent or risky transactions.
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