Is Shopify a secure platform?

One of the main motives for writing this article was the fact that security is often overlooked in e-commerce, not only in the actual development and operation, but also in the cost planning of starting an online store, which in extreme cases results in the loss of customers or the failure of the business in the digital space.

The digital world is under more pressure

Security is one of the key activities to invest in as the data below demonstrate. According to several sources, there has been a significant increase in cyber-attacks over the last five years:

Embroker: cyber attacks were the fifth biggest risk in 2020 and have become the new norm in both the public and private sectors.
AAG IT Services reports that the number of cyber attacks globally increased by 125% during 2021.
TechTarget reports that phishing attacks increased by 61% in 2022.
CompTIA reported a 48% increase in phishing attacks in the first half of 2022.
PurpleSec cybersecurity costs increased by 22.7% in 2021.
Forbes weekly cyberattacks increased by 7% globally in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period the previous year.

And how does Shopify handle this?

Shopify addresses security through several processes that are implemented during design, operations, and development. There are certifications for these standards that Shopify meets and they are described below.

PCI

Shopify is certified as PCI DSS Level 1 compliant. PCI Security Standards Council is a globally recognized organization dedicated to maintaining standards for secure credit card transaction processing. It helps providers like Shopify and also merchants on Shopify securely process credit card payments and protect cardholder information.

SOC

System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports are assessments of a company’s information systems that confirm that the company meets a set of standards, including criteria related to the security and availability of its services. Shopify has received SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 reports for its services.

DDOS

Shopify protects your website from DDOS, one of the most common types of attack, with Cloudflare DDOS Protection. Shopify also meets the above-mentioned certifications, which indirectly require resistance to DDOS attack by placing strict criteria on network monitoring and stability.

Privacy Policy

Shopify platform is designed to give its customers transparent control over their personal information. Shopify strives to make it easy for you to use the platform in a way that complies with privacy and data protection laws around the world.

Security Testing

Shopify regularly conducts security testing and audits its systems and processes to ensure they are in compliance with the latest security standards and best practices. This includes regular vulnerability and penetration testing, code reviews, and real-time security monitoring.

SSL

Shopify Plus automatically includes an SSL certificate for all of its stores. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard security technology that provides an encrypted connection between a web server and a browser. This means that all data that is transmitted between your store and your customers is protected.

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