Understanding Security and eCommerce

Key Takeaways

• SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer, and it allows you to send secure data over the internet. As Chris puts it, “[SSL] allows 2 parties to connect and talk over a secure pipeline,” which establishes, “trust in an untrusted environment.
• SSL certificates protects from “Man in the Middle” attacks - basically a bad actor attempts to intercept data as it’s sent from a computer to your website.
• Let’s Encrypt is quickly becoming the go to for many people to implement SSL on their site. It’s free and offered by most hosting companies, meaning no website has an excuse not to use it.
• Using managed hosting for your WordPress or WooCommerce site also helps keep your site secure. This allows you to focus on what you do best, because that’s where you’ll make money.
• Anyone accepting credit cards needs to be PCI Compliant. This is a global standard set by the major Credit Card companies to ensure data security when processing credit card transactions. Luckily today, we have Stripe and Square, who accept the compliance and liability that goes with it.