How do you secure web development across e-commerce, social media, and cloud computing?

DDOS is increasing for ecomm sites. Not only hitting financial or goverment sites. Setting up DDOS prevention mechanics is also required and making an action plan of who does what is needed once an attact is ongoing.

Use HTTPS: Ensure that your e-commerce website uses HTTPS to encrypt data transmitted between the user's browser and your server. This prevents data interception and tampering. Secure Payment Processing: If your e-commerce site handles payments, use a reputable payment gateway that complies with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and address them promptly. Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive user data, such as credit card information, both at rest and during transmission. Implement Access Controls: Restrict access to sensitive areas of your website, database, and admin panels. Use strong authentication mechanisms.

User Authentication: Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts. Privacy Settings: Provide users with granular privacy settings to control who can view their content and personal information. Content Moderation: Implement content moderation mechanisms to prevent the spread of malicious or inappropriate content. Phishing Protection: Educate users about phishing attacks and employ mechanisms to detect and prevent phishing attempts. Third-Party Integrations: Carefully vet and review third-party integrations to ensure they don't compromise user data or security.

Impersonation is greater threat when new platforms arise from new or when they evolve. Brands, IP owners need to have policy and services to hold on/obtain names, they have used on other social media platforms, at reasonable cost. If not domain hording practices and scalping will happen, at a greater price.

Choose Secure Providers: Select reputable cloud service providers that offer strong security measures and compliance certifications. Data Encryption: Encrypt data both at rest and in transit within the cloud environment. Identity and Access Management (IAM): Implement robust IAM practices to control access to cloud resources. Use strong authentication methods. Network Security: Set up firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring tools to safeguard against unauthorized access and attacks. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Regularly back up your cloud-based data and applications and have a comprehensive disaster recovery plan in place.

Secure Coding: Follow secure coding practices to prevent common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF). Regular Testing: Perform regular security assessments, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, to identify and address potential weaknesses. User Education: Educate users about security best practices, such as creating strong passwords, recognizing phishing attempts, and practicing safe browsing. Incident Response Plan: Develop a well-defined incident response plan to handle security breaches effectively and minimize their impact. Compliance: Stay updated with relevant regulations (such as GDPR for privacy) and ensure your systems comply with them.