With over $131 billion in online sales in 2009 (U.S), we have definitely become an e-commerce oriented society. This in turn, means we are also a society where customers are more vulnerable to identity and credit card theft.
As a business it’s extremely important that you protect your customers’ data. Luckily, there are a number of solutions out there designed to ensure your customers’ data are secure. Aside from software, there are a few precautions you can take:
- Maintain a Secure Network through Firewalls
A firewall installation between wireless networks with a secure password policy will prevent any unwanted visitors from accessing credit card information - Testing and Monitoring
Make sure your privacy settings are kept up to date by consistently checking the status of security controls, limitations, networks and restrictions on at least a quarterly basis.
