Similarly, for your computer that you connect to the Internet, a Firewall and an antivirus program, the server for your cCommerce services must also be secured accordingly. These safeguards can be divided into different areas: the SSL protocol, security programs with scanner and monitoring, regular security updates of the server operating system. In addition, a firewall with antivirus protection is required for the network connection.
Security programs with monitoring and scanner
The server-side security risks are manifold. DDOS attacks currently account for a particularly high proportion, and in rare cases a server is hacked without authorisation. In principle, the more applications running on an eCommerce server, the more vulnerable the system becomes. Small programming errors usually provide a gateway.
The smaller the attack surface is kept, the more efficient the protection. Security programs protect you from DDOS attacks, the system is constantly scanned, the data is stored and compared with the new data. This data is retrieved via monitoring. Software updates of the server OS (operating system) and security software must be carried out regularly as soon as new update packages are available.
Antivirus protection of eCommerce servers
Of course, servers can also be infected by malware or trojans. After all, a server is also a computer. However, in the case of an eCommerce platform, there is usually a large amount of confidential data on the server. This of course arouses the desire of some criminals. So the server must be protected by means of an antivirus program.
The scope of protection depends mainly on the configuration of the system. Clouding is becoming increasingly popular and many operators of an eCommerce site are moving important data there. Furthermore, a professional eCommerce system is usually divided into two parts. This means that not all data is on one server, but on two servers. Graphics and images are mainly outsourced in order to optimize loading times. The operating structure thus determines the scope and configuration of the antivirus program.
The network-side SSL protocol
Just as a server and a PC in the office or at home must be protected with an antivirus program, the data that is sent back and forth between this client and the server is also threatened. Although of course all browsers support SSL protocols, still not all eCommerce servers are equipped with an SSL connection. This means that the data runs unsecured in the network, can be manipulated, read out or tapped.
For this reason, the SSL protocol was developed long ago by Netscape, among others (SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer). They are delivered encrypted from the server to the client and vice versa, so that third parties can no longer misuse them without authorization. For the user, the use is not only possible with the graphical Certificatewhich you can present on your UI interface can be recognized by the changed HTTP protocol (HTTP becomes HTTPS). In addition, browsers display a corresponding symbol such as a lock next to the address line.
Differences with SSL Certificates
SSL certificates can already be purchased very cheaply. However, the extent of the SSL protocol is likely to be decisive for the eCommerce operator. There are very cheap protocols that you can purchase by simply verifying your e-mail address. More complex and thus somewhat more expensive protocols also provide for a verification of your data, for example, by means of your identity card, business registration or an extract from the commercial register. So you can protect yourself and your customers not only with such an SSL protocol. In addition, the protocol can be selected in such a way that your customers place the greatest possible trust in you.
Finally - who would you trust more? A non-certified online shop that could be anywhere in the Far East or a German retailer verified via the SSL protocol for which German law is valid? In order to be able to use an SSL certificate for several domains or subdomains, you need a wildcard certificate. By the way, the SSL protocol has also become an SEO criterion (search engine optimisation). In 2014, Google announced that pages that use an SSL protocol will be better listed in search results. In other words, eCommerce projects without the appropriate protocol will not rank as well.
Tailor-made security services with an attractive price-performance ratio
So you see, the protection for an eCommerce server can be very diverse. Moreover, the individual factors not only increase security. In addition, your customers will have much more confidence in you, because they know that your data is in good, serious hands with you. To optimize the protection individually and efficiently for your eCommerce project, you are welcome to contact us directly at any time. Together with you, we can offer an attractive, cost-effective and tailor-made solution with maximum security and the greatest possible acquisition of trust.
