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4. Stay Ahead of the Curve
One of the most important things you can do to protect your eCommerce site is make sure that you're always aware of the latest DDoS attacks, web issues, and attacks facing your industry. The more you know about the threats you're facing every day, the easier it will be to establish a strategy that helps you to fight back against them.
Drupal helps eCommerce site owners to stay ahead of the curve, with one of the largest communities in the world, packed full of more than 1 million strategists, developers, and designers. This kind of attention ensures that any time an issue or error in the code might be subject to a new attack, it's duly reported and dealt with.
Aside from the support of the community, Drupal users can also access the "Status Report" function on their UI, which keeps you updated on any problems with the code on the site, this is the easiest way to keep on top of your website management, and make sure you're not falling behind on security.
5. Enable the Right Security Modules
When you want to make your home more secure, you add new alarm systems, motion detectors, and even locks. On the other hand, when you want to keep your eCommerce site safe, Drupal offers modules to help you accomplish specific security measures. For instance, there's:
- The password policy module: This allows you to establish a specific rule for passwords. You might demand that all passwords have one capital letter and special character for instance.
- Username enumeration modules: This module ensures that hackers can't gain access to your site by constantly trying to guess usernames.
- Automated logout: This module allows you to choose a time limit for user sessions. If someone remains inactive for too long, they'll be automatically logged out.
- Honeypot: This module helps to eliminate spam-bots from using website forms and spamming your administrators and users.
6. Add HTTPS
Building a secure Drupal Commerce website doesn't just protect your business from attacks, it can also give you a better reputation in your chosen eCommerce industry. Adding the HTTPS certificate to your Drupal hosting set-up is a great way to deliver that peace of mind.
HTTP Secure is what you get when you install an SSL certificate onto your website server. It ensures that cybercriminals can't intercept and tamper with the information sent back and forth between you and a customer. Aside from the obvious protection they offer, SSL certificates give you those little green padlocks next to your URL that leaves your customers feeling confident and help you to achieve a better ranking in the search engines.
In fact, there's no reason not to include and SSL certificate now since you can do this for free through Let's Encrypt!
Secure eCommerce Starts with a Trusted CMS
In the ever-evolving world of website security, it's difficult to guarantee any company's security. One moment, it can seem as though everything is running smoothly, then the next, you're struggling to retrieve your details from a hacker. The only thing you can do is take every possible step to protect yourself from an intrusion.
Drupal, with its security modules, password protection, and state-of-the-art open-source software has earned the trust of everyone from industry giants to government agencies. The websites of UNESCO, the White House, Fox News, and Harvard University are all built on the Drupal framework. After all, just because it's open-source doesn't mean that Drupal isn't secure. Every module contributed by a user is thoroughly reviewed by the community. Drupal also has a dedicated security team that is always leading the security initiative.
With this safety-first approach, Drupal ensures that every eCommerce site you build has the best chance of standing strong against attackers and delighting your customers in the process.
Raj Jana is the CEO and founder of the JavaPresse Coffee Company. As an eCommerce entrepreneur, Raj knows a thing or two about running a secure website, and he's always looking for new ways to keep his customers safe.
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