Cybersecurity Basics for Business Websites

Cybersecurity is a fundamental requirement for all web applications. Hardening your public web presence prevents data leaks and maintains corporate credibility.

1. HTTPS & Transport Security

Ensure all data is encrypted in transit by enforcing SSL/TLS. Redirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS, and configure HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) headers to prevent protocol downgrade attacks.

2. Sanitizing Form Inputs

Input fields on public forms can be entry points for SQL injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) exploits. Always sanitize and validate all user inputs on the backend, using parameterized queries and custom regex patterns.

3. Backups & Backup Encryption

Automate daily backups of databases and static storage buckets. Encrypt backup files at rest and store them in S3 buckets with strict IAM policies to protect against server failures.