Shopify offers an all-in-one, hosted ecommerce solution, meaning it handles hosting, security, and technical aspects for you. In contrast, self-hosted alternatives require you to handle security, app updates and plugin updates.
Shopify functions as an e-commerce site where you can sell products.
What Shopify does
Set up an online store:We can create an attractive online store.
Process payments:Shopify offers payment processing, including credit, debit, Paypal and gift cards.
Market products:Shopify offers marketing tools, including audience lists, abandoned cart emails, and influencer partnerships.
Sell in person:Shopify offers POS software for brick-and-mortar stores.
Fulfill orders:Shopify works with carriers like UPS and DHL to handle package fulfillment.
Key Security Features
SSL Encryption (HTTPS):
Shopify automatically provides and enables free SSL certificates for all stores, ensuring all customer data transmitted between their browser and your store's servers is encrypted and protected.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):
You can enable 2FA for your store's admin accounts, requiring a second verification step (like a code from a mobile authenticator app) in addition to your password to prevent unauthorized access.
PCI DSS Compliance:
Shopify is a Level 1 PCI DSS compliant service provider, meaning it adheres to the highest industry standards for securely processing credit card payments and protecting cardholder data.
Fraud AnalysisTools:
The platform analyzes each order for signs of fraud, such as billing and shipping address mismatches, and flags potentially suspicious transactions for review before they are processed.
3D Secure:
For transactions with Shopify Payments or Stripe, 3D Secure is automatically enabled to meet regulations and provide an extra layer of security for online payments.
Privacy Compliance:
Shopify is designed to help merchants comply with privacy and data protection laws like GDPR and CCPA, providing tools for transparency and control over customer data.
Shopify Network Intelligence:
This feature helps protect customer data by allowing the platform to use anonymized data to identify and prevent certain types of fraud.
