How do you secure a Web site or Web application?

08 February 2022 This is how

Life is increasingly taking place online, and so is crime. 2021 was a record year of cyber attacks on Dutch businesses. There were 97% more attacks per week on corporate networks than in 2020. And researchers expect attacks to only increase in 2022. So secure websites and Web applications are imperative.

A secure website or web application starts with construction

Good security starts at the design stage. Our experienced developers take this into account when determining the architecture, data models and other technical aspects of the website or web application. At Laméco, we always choose software and techniques that are reliable.

In addition, we always set up an encrypted connection. If the communication between user and website or web application is encrypted, hackers cannot intercept, view or modify the data.

By implementing identity & access managementaccurately as well, we ensure that access is set up per user based on the correct rights.

If necessary, we protect your front door even more extensively with Two Factor Authenticaton. This always requires an additional device, because the user has to go through 2 steps to gain access to the website or web application. So, stealing a password does not help hackers.

But nonstop surveillance is also necessary

Even after going live, protection of Web sites and Web applications remains a concern. This is because cybercrime is constantly changing. Hackers keep inventing new tricks, so comprehensive risk assessmentis important.

A data leak in outdated software provides an easy basis for a cyber attack. So with ongoing improvements, we make sure your website or application doesn't miss a single update.

In addition to construction and protection, a backup is also very important for a secure website or application. With us, all backupsare well organized and tested. In almost all cases, this can be done automatically and to the desired frequency. This way you never have to think, "If only I had...

Variation in cyber attacks

Cybercrime no longer consists only of Hacking, phishing or data breaches. Today, you need to protect websites and Web applications from numerous types of cyber attacks.

Zero-day attack: a computer attack that exploits a weakness in new software that the developer has not yet fixed.
SQL injection: the cybercriminal adds code that gives him or her insight into protected data. Or even provides the option to code themselves.
DDoS attack: an organization's systems, servers and networks are overloaded, causing online services to slow down or even become impossible.
Brute-force attack: hackers figure out passwords in sophisticated ways to gain access to databases.
Cross-site scripting (XSS): attackers inject malicious scripts into an application in order to obtain the user's device.
Unfortunately, we could go on and on....

Not only cybercrime, but also online security continues to evolve. Today, there are extensive techniques that detect and block deviant activities around your website or application at a detailed level.

Advanced Firewall: offers antispam, antivirus, intrusion prevention, vpn support, firewalling and web filtering.
IDS & IPS: detect and block inappropriate activities such as hacking attempts or errors.
Web Application Firewall (WAF): goes a step further and analyzes incoming http(s) traffic in detail.

How big will your keychain be?

In the world (online & offline), unfortunately, we will always have to deal with crime. We have to live with that, but that doesn't mean we have to make it easy for criminals. The size of your keychain depends on the purpose and users of your website or web application. And what risks are involved. So do you need a secure website or web application, customized specifically for your business? Check out what's possible or schedule a consultation with Martin right away.

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