Cyber Security

Melon Design & Marketing Ltd. is committed to reducing online crime and hacking by reviewing and improving our online security approach. By working with proven suppliers and data processors we maintain the highest possible level of online security and fraud prevention.

Policies we have identified and put in place to date are listed below.

General

• Monitoring for potential technology changes or new threats
• Understanding employee and supplier awareness of threats
• Review software and hardware for vulnerabilities and installing latest versions
• Limit the number of users with access to given system to a minimum
• Support staff to understand potential threats
• Designated Data Protection Officer

Server Security

• Advanced firewalls and a data centre with multiple levels of security
• Maintain and upgrade latest Software and patches
• Malware monitoring and removal
• Web Application Firewall and Content Delivery Network for extra protection
• Protection against site-paralysing Distribution Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
• Google blacklist monitoring to prevent you losing search engine ranking.
• SSL certification to protect local data transfer
• 24/7 Managed Service with long term hosting partner

Password Management

• Utilise strong passwords
• Change passwords regularly
• Utilise 2FA where possible
• Manage password security using dedicated Password Security Software

Backups and Data Security

• Daily Backups of all staging and production servers
• Automated hourly backups of local machines
• Use proven and secure third party suppliers for any critical personal user data, such as online banking payments
• Use dedicated email delivery System for any outgoing web emails

Compliance

• Registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) as a data processor
• GDPR Compliant as a Data Processor