The old adage “prevention is better than cure” certainly applies to data privacy. A tiny bit of malicious code uploaded to your site could cause major damage, from a pop-up window opening to stolen sessions or passwords and even complete system compromise. As part of your security measures for data, you should define how often and when your system scans for this kind of malicious code and also what safeguards are in place mitigate the risk.
Update all software or scripts which you use on your website regularly. Hackers are targeting security vulnerabilities within popular web software, and a lack timely updates exposes your system to. Additionally, you should restrict access to your network or database to the smallest amount of people required to perform their job.
Develop a response strategy to address any potential breaches and designate an employee to oversee this process. Depending on the nature of your business, you might require notification of customers, law enforcement officials, customers and credit bureaus. This is a serious matter that should be planned well in advance.
Set up strong password requirements for consumer accounts. Make sure you have a method to store passwords, such as requiring the use of lower and uppercase numerals, special characters, or using salt and hash functions that are slow. Avoid storing sensitive user data, and when you do, minimize the risk by either encrypting the data or deletion after a period of time.
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