• Shivam Maurya
• August 02, 2024
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In the modern digitalised world, online shopping becomes popular which offers consumers numerous varieties and unparalleled convenience as it brings essential things to the doorsteps of users. However, it also comes with several cyber risks including data breaches, fraud which aims to disrupt the consumers and hinders the growth of the organization. In this regard, Essential Infotech provides several cyber security solutions to guide consumers while online shopping to reduce the threats of data breaches.

Procedures of safe online shopping

• It is found that in 2023, the annual number of online shopping estimated around 271  billion British Pounds while in the same year approximately 36 to 37% of medium businesses and large organizations faced cybercrime.
• In order to enhance better online shopping experiences without data breaches, ensure a secure connection and protection from malicious software including firewall installation is one of the significant strategies.
•  Users need to rely on well known and trusted websites as any offers with very low prices can be considered that the items can be illegal and it could be a scam for users as it can be reported that around 963 thousand phishing websites have been founded in 2024 across the world. 
• Users should avoid public wifi networks and utilize strong and unique passwords to avoid cyber risks or data intercept by the hackers as well as avoid providing more sensitive information other than required for sale and enabling two-factor authentication is effective solutions to minimize digital threats during online shopping.

Implementing safe online shopping measures by InfoSec

• Essential Infosec as an information security consulting firm envisions to provide high-end and specialized information security services with more than 150 cyber security experts achieving customer satisfaction.
• In order to secure online shopping, Essential Infosec includes data protection strategies such as  CCPA (“California Consumer Privacy Act ”) in terms of The United States of America citizens and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) in regards to European Union citizens.
•  Essential Infosec installed a “passwordless authentication system” which helps users to increase its security system and facilitate user experience to reduce the risks of data beaches of users and provide a smooth shopping experience.

Hence, by effectively following these measures of Essential InfoSec regarding secure online shopping strategies, it will help the users to enjoy the convenience of online shopping while avoiding the threat of data breaches or cyber threats.