Securing E-Commerce: How AKATI Sekurity Helped a Retail Giant Strengthen Its Online Shopping Platform

Retail

May 16

Overview: The Rising Cyber Threats in Online Retail

Cybercrime is projected to inflict trillions in damages to the global economy, with e-commerce platforms being prime targets for cyberattacks. As two-thirds of Americans shop online at least once a month, securing digital storefronts has become a top priority for retailers.

Recognizing this growing cyber risk, a leading retail giant embarked on its journey to expand revenue through online and mobile shopping. To provide a secure and seamless shopping experience, they partnered with AKATI Sekurityfor a comprehensive Web & Mobile Application Security Assessment and Security Source Code Review before launching their e-commerce platform.

Challenges: Hidden Security Risks That Could Lead to Breaches

During our penetration testing and source code review, we identified multiple critical vulnerabilities that could expose the platform to:

✅ Unauthorized Access & Data Breaches – Weak authentication mechanisms could allow hackers to steal customer information and payment details.

✅ Application & Server-Side Vulnerabilities – Security loopholes in both frontend and backend systemsincreased the risk of exploitation.

✅ Insecure Coding Practices – Programming flaws in the source code could be exploited for injection attacks, privilege escalation, and data manipulation.

For a brand that depends on customer trust, even a single security incident could lead to financial losses, regulatory fines, and reputational damage.

Solution: Strengthening E-Commerce Security with AKATI Sekurity

To mitigate risks and secure the online shopping platform, AKATI Sekurity deployed a multi-layered security strategy, ensuring that customer transactions, personal data, and payment information remained safe from cyber threats.

Key Security Enhancements Implemented:

✔ Web & Mobile Application Security Testing – Identified exploitable vulnerabilities in both the e-commerce website and mobile app.

✔ Source Code Review & Secure Development Guidance – Conducted a deep analysis of the application code, pinpointing security weaknesses in programming logic and structure.

✔ Server Hardening & Secure Configuration – Strengthened server security to prevent unauthorized access, DDoS attacks, and system compromises.

✔ Data Encryption & Secure Authentication – Enforced end-to-end encryption for customer data and implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) for user accounts.

✔ Compliance & Best Practices – Ensured security measures aligned with PCI DSS, GDPR, and OWASP Top 10 security standards.

Outcome: A Secure, Customer-Centric Online Shopping Experience

With AKATI Sekurity’s expertise, the client successfully:

🔹 Eliminated security loopholes, ensuring secure transactions and user data protection.
🔹 Launched their online shopping platform with confidence, safeguarding customers from cyber threats.
🔹 Enhanced brand reputation and compliance, fostering trust and loyalty among online shoppers.

In an era where cyber threats loom over e-commerce, proactive security measures are essential to building a resilient online retail business. AKATI Sekurity’s tailored cybersecurity solutions ensure that retailers can innovate fearlessly while keeping customers safe.