{"id":5090,"date":"2020-05-18T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/?p=5090"},"modified":"2020-05-11T14:03:57","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T21:03:57","slug":"jump-start-your-online-security-by-following-this-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/jump-start-your-online-security-by-following-this-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Jump start your online security by following this guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/web-development-security.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/web-development-security.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/web-development-security.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/web-development-security-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you rely on your e-commerce website for business conversions then it\u2019s important to know how to protect yourself from the pitfalls of cyber risks. That being said, staying safe online is simple for those who\u2019re tech-savvy, however, if cybersecurity isn\u2019t a practice you\u2019re familiar with, perhaps reading through some of the basics below will help you formulate your goals before contacting someone to help you implement some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=security&amp;utm_source=Blog_May2020_CyberSecurity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web development security management strategies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cover the basics of cybersecurity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information technology security, also known as cybersecurity, deals with the protection of computer systems and networks from theft and damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from any disruption of the services that they provide. So, business owners that are focused on raising the bar of their security should look at the basic ways that they can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=security&amp;utm_source=Blog_May2020_CyberSecurity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enhance their website protection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Change your passwords:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from keeping their security software up-to-date and operating, it\u2019s also important to regularly change your passwords, ensuring that they are strong, lengthy, unique, and possess at least 12 characters that when combined offer a mix of numbers, symbols, and capital and lowercase letters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Protect your network:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way you can add security to your online setup would be to include some safeguarding to your household network. Many e-commerce business owners conduct their affairs from the comfort of their homes and its paramount for them to keep up this security, as well as add some protection for when they\u2019re connected to their office\u2019s network as well. That being said, you can start with your router by turning on encryption, which will scramble the information that\u2019s sent over your network to ensure that outsiders will have a hard time reading it. If you want to take it a step further, the most up-to-date <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=security&amp;utm_source=Blog_May2020_CyberSecurity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web development technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would also allow an expert to secure your remote access, providing you with professional service that ensures that you\u2019re properly protected regardless of where you access your website\u2019s credentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Add a password to well-used devices:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While upgrading your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=security&amp;utm_source=Blog_May2020_CyberSecurity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web development security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will likely be the best way to defend against hackers, something as simple as adding a password to your work laptop will ensure that if your device is left unattended, that it\u2019s locked and secure at all times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Secure your files:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who\u2019re proficient with computers will always have the ability to gain access to important documents, so unless you\u2019re able to proficiently cover your security from all angles, your sensitive files could be at risk. If you find there are times where you\u2019re needing to transfer confidential information from your office device to your home computer, keep your physical security under lock just as well as your web development security by storing this information in a locked filing cabinet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How should you dispose of sensitive data?<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things like old passwords, addresses, and customer payment information shouldn\u2019t just be thrown into your online trash bin. In fact, just like you would shred a physical document, you should also \u201cshred\u201d your online paperwork by restoring it to an older version with less sensitive information or simply replacing the text with random words before disposing of the documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider anywhere you conduct business to be an extension of your office and ensure that you\u2019re following the best protocols by implementing a variety of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=security&amp;utm_source=Blog_May2020_CyberSecurity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web development security plugins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guarantee that your affairs are seen by your eyes only.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drop a comment below if you\u2019re interested in us writing more blog submissions about cybersecurity! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you rely on your e-commerce website for business conversions then it\u2019s important to know how to protect yourself from the pitfalls of cyber risks. 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