Automating Security in E-Commerce Platforms: Protecting Payments and Customer Data

Prague, Czech Republic - September 21, 2025

Why automation and cybersecurity must work together in online retail

E-commerce platforms are high-value targets for attackers because they process payments, store sensitive customer information, and rely on numerous third-party integrations. A single security failure can cascade into financial loss, reputational damage, and regulatory investigations. Cothema and CypSec combine automation with cybersecurity frameworks to help businesses build online commerce systems that are efficient, compliant, and resilient against modern threats.

Automated order processing, inventory management, and customer communication improve operational efficiency but simultaneously expand the attack surface. Each integration point, from payment gateways and logistics APIs to analytics services, becomes a potential vector for intrusion. Without embedded safeguards, automation risks amplifying vulnerabilities rather than reducing overhead.

CypSec addresses these risks by embedding policy-as-code directly into automated workflows. Data transfers are encrypted by default, validated against compliance rules, and logged for auditability. This ensures that processes such as shipping notifications or payment confirmations comply with GDPR while reducing manual intervention and the human errors it can introduce.

Payment security is a critical focus. Standards like PCI DSS mandate tokenization, encryption, and least-privilege access control. Integrating CypSec's governance modules into Cothema's automation solutions ensures payment data is secured end-to-end, and access to financial records is automatically restricted according to role, risk score, and transaction context.

"E-commerce success depends on trust. Automation without security erodes it. Automation with embedded security strengthens it," said Frederick Roth, Chief Information Security Officer at CypSec.

Automated threat detection further strengthens resilience. Continuous monitoring systems track anomalies in checkout behavior, login attempts, and API usage. Suspicious activities, such as rapid-fire refund requests or credential stuffing attempts, trigger adaptive restrictions and alerts, minimizing the exposure window for fraud and account takeover.

The integration of automation and security also delivers measurable business value. Stores remain available 24/7 with minimal downtime, while embedded security ensures that every transaction, system update, and customer interaction is trustworthy. This balance allows businesses to scale operations without introducing unchecked risk.

The Cothema–CypSec partnership shows that automation and security are not competing priorities but mutually reinforcing. Well-designed workflows both accelerate service delivery and reduce vulnerabilities, creating e-commerce environments that are fast, user-friendly, and robust against evolving cyber threats.

In a market where online retailers compete on speed, trust, and compliance, embedding security into automation is a strategic advantage. Companies that integrate Cothema's automation capabilities with CypSec's security governance not only reduce operational costs but also build platforms that can withstand increasing regulatory scrutiny and the relentless pressure of global cybercrime.

About Cothema: Cothema is a Czech technology firm specializing in custom software, automation, and AI-driven solutions for enterprises and SMEs. For more information, visit cothema.com.

About CypSec: CypSec delivers risk management, access governance, and cybersecurity solutions for enterprises and governments. Its platform embeds security into applications, infrastructure, and digital services from the first line of code. For more information, visit cypsec.de.

Media Contact: Daria Fediay, Chief Executive Officer at CypSec - daria.fediay@cypsec.de.