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An online store handles more sensitive customer data than a typical website — names, addresses, order history, and sometimes payment details — making security a genuine business priority, not just an IT concern.
Don't Store What You Don't Need
Never store full card numbers on your own server; let a PCI-compliant payment gateway handle that entirely.
Limit Access
Only staff who genuinely need customer data access should have it, with unique logins rather than shared credentials.
Keep Everything Updated
E-commerce platforms and their plugins are frequent attack targets — prompt updates close known vulnerabilities before they're exploited.
Have a Breach Response Plan
Know in advance who you'd notify and how, since a fast, transparent response matters enormously to customer trust if a breach ever happens.
