| The Internet is an incredible tool that enables us to | | | | of having your private data intercepted by third parties. |
| communicate with individuals from across the globe, | | | | This will help reassure guests of the safety of their |
| research all sort of information and even shop. In the | | | | credit card information. |
| past few years, booking hotel accommodation online | | | | 2.Firewalls: Credit card details can be safely sent with |
| has become popular due to the internet's convenience | | | | SSL, but once stored on the server they are |
| i.e. it is an extremely effective way to search for hotel | | | | vulnerable to outsiders hacking into the server and |
| accommodation, compare packages and rates of | | | | accompanying network. A firewall (software or |
| different hotels and finally, to actually book hotel | | | | hardware) can protect the server and network from |
| accommodation. Unfortunately, with the good comes | | | | attack by viruses and hackers. So, in addition to signing |
| the bad. If the internet expanded the hotel's market | | | | up for a SSL certification, you need to install a firewall |
| reach to include global travelers then hackers | | | | to secure all data stored on your server. |
| (criminals), use the internet to gain unauthorized access | | | | 3.Security Protocols: Implement security protocols such |
| to your computer and commit fraud and damage your | | | | as MasterCard Secure Code and Verified by Visa to |
| earning potential and hotel reputation. | | | | provide stronger identification for online payments and |
| As an hotelier with a hotel website, you accept | | | | enhance security for card transactions over the |
| reservations and collect payments directly online, and | | | | internet. |
| the continuity of your business depends upon your | | | | 4.PCI Compliance: The latest security measure is |
| ability to keep your guest's personal and credit card | | | | Payment Card Industry Data Security Compliance |
| information safe. To prevent hackers from breaking | | | | Certification. By implementing PCI DSS version 1.1, set |
| into your computer systems, you need to install a | | | | of comprehensive requirements, you enhance the |
| firewall, ensure sensitive information is encrypted and | | | | payment account data security. |
| maintain propersecurity (restrict access with | | | | To summarize, hackers are a threat to business and |
| passwords) in the office. You can achieve this by | | | | you need to take appropriate steps to prevent |
| taking the following steps: | | | | hackers ruining your hotel's brand name and image. By |
| 1.Data Encryption: Use Secure Sockets Layer | | | | implementing the steps listed above, you can prevent |
| certifications to secure your guest's information. A SSL | | | | your business from becoming a target of hackers. |
| certificate encrypts personal data and lessens the risk | | | | |