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Strong Access and Authentication Controls

• Use role-based access to restrict admin controls only to trusted personnel.
  
• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all admin and hosting accounts.
  
• Regularly rotate passwords and avoid using shared credentials.
  
• Log all admin activity for audits and breach forensics.
  
• Limit FTP or database access to specific IPs or verified devices.
  

Encryption and Secure Storage

• Encrypt sensitive data in transit using HTTPS/SSL certificates.
  
• Secure user data at rest using hosting-level encryption and CMS tools.
  
• Do not store card, OTP, or CVV data locally — use tokenization through RBI-approved gateways.
  
• Use secure database configurations and avoid using default credentials.
  
• Cloud backup copies should be encrypted and stored in geo-redundant locations.
  

Disaster Recovery Plan

• Create a documented disaster recovery policy outlining steps for data breach, server crash, or ransomware.
  
• Assign roles and escalation contacts within the company for rapid response.
  
• Test recovery drills at least once a quarter to verify restore capabilities.
  
• Maintain a hot or cold standby server depending on business criticality.
  
• Store a hard copy of critical recovery credentials and procedures securely offline.
  

Compliance and User Privacy

• Follow the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act for lawful data collection and consent management.
  
• Display clear privacy policies and cookie consent banners on your website.
  
• Respond to user data access or deletion requests within legal timelines.
  
• Do not collect or store unnecessary personal data — follow data minimization principles.
  
• Maintain logs of how and where personal data is stored, processed, and shared.
  

Monitoring and Breach Alerts

• Set up automated monitoring for suspicious login attempts, malware injections, or data access anomalies.
  
• Integrate tools like Sucuri, Cloudflare, or Wordfence for real-time security alerts.
  
• Use uptime monitors and security audit logs for early breach detection.
  
• Create a notification plan in case of user data compromise.
  
• Inform regulators and users within mandated time frames post-breach, as per Indian law.