Top Magento Security Best Practices for Store Owners & Developers

I’m in Biz Dev with a firm (Alexandra Tech Lab) that performs budget-friendly custom software development leveraging Magento. Here are some Security tips and tricks I’ve picked up from our development team: • Keep Magento & Extensions Updated Patch vulnerabilities fast by using the latest versions. • Use Strong Passwords + 2FA Enforce strong credentials and enable two-factor authentication for all admin users. • Change the Default Admin URL Obscure your backend to reduce automated attacks. • Enable HTTPS Everywhere Use SSL across the site, especially for admin and checkout areas. • Set Correct File Permissions Apply least-privilege access (644 for files, 755 for directories), avoid 777. • Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) Protect against common attacks like XSS, SQL injection, and bots. • Install Only Trusted Extensions Vet third-party code for quality and security—less is more. • Restrict Admin Access by IP or VPN Limit who can reach your admin panel. • Monitor Logs & Enable Magento Security Scan Watch for suspicious activity and scan regularly for vulnerabilities. • Automate Offsite Backups Secure, regular backups are your safety net—don’t go without them.

May 8, 2025 - 22:50

Top Magento Security Best Practices for Store Owners & Developers

I’m in Biz Dev with a firm (Alexandra Tech Lab) that performs budget-friendly custom software development leveraging Magento. Here are some Security tips and tricks I’ve picked up from our development team:

• Keep Magento & Extensions Updated
Patch vulnerabilities fast by using the latest versions.
• Use Strong Passwords + 2FA
Enforce strong credentials and enable two-factor authentication for all admin users.
• Change the Default Admin URL
Obscure your backend to reduce automated attacks.
• Enable HTTPS Everywhere
Use SSL across the site, especially for admin and checkout areas.
• Set Correct File Permissions
Apply least-privilege access (644 for files, 755 for directories), avoid 777.
• Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Protect against common attacks like XSS, SQL injection, and bots.
• Install Only Trusted Extensions
Vet third-party code for quality and security—less is more.
• Restrict Admin Access by IP or VPN
Limit who can reach your admin panel.
• Monitor Logs & Enable Magento Security Scan
Watch for suspicious activity and scan regularly for vulnerabilities.
• Automate Offsite Backups
Secure, regular backups are your safety net—don’t go without them.