Either we know it or not, agree to it or not, data breach and hacks is on the increase across the globe. That it has not happened to you does not mean it is not happening. Hackers do not only target big businesses — one recent report shows that 43% of data breaches has been against small businesses.
You've worked hard enough to grow your brand (website). Don't let someone who wants overnight success frustrate your diligence. Use these few tips to protect your website.
More than half of active websites across the globe are developed with content management software (CMS). You can use security plugins like bulletproof security, wordfence and others for your WordPress websites.
Whether you're running a CMS-managed website or HTML sites, you can also use SiteLock to protect your website. SiteLock provides daily monitoring for everything from malware detection to vulnerability identification to active virus scanning.
You need to stay up to date to avoid hacking threats. Because most of these tools are developed as open source software, it makes their codes accessible to hackers. Make sure that your CMS, plugins, apps, and scripts are updated regularly.
SSL creates a foundation of trust by establishing a secure connection. The SSL certificate helps you to secure the information of your customers like their personal data, credit card and contact information.
In July 2018, Google Chrome released a security update that alerts website visitors if your website doesn't have an SSL certificate installed. Search engines may rank your website lower in search results if you don't have an SSL certificate.
You can get your SSL certificate at hostlag.com.
Your website password should include a mix of special characters, letters (uppercase and lowercase), and numbers. Make it long. Using numbers like 123456 or your birthday should be prohibited. Make sure to change your website password regularly.
Having a regular scheduled backup will help relieve you of some stress in the case of data breach. With automated daily backups, using Hostlag website backup means deleted files are now recoverable and if a site is hacked, the malware is easily removable.
About the Author: Ebenezer Dare is the CEO of Hostlag, a web hosting and domain names company.
