How to keep your business website secure
Published · 4 min read
The everyday steps that stop most website problems, from updates and passwords to backups and monitoring.
Most attacks are not personal
Automated tools scan the internet all day looking for old software, weak passwords and forgotten plugins. Small business sites are hit because they are easy, not because someone chose them. Closing the easy doors stops most of it.
The basics that matter most
Keep everything updated. Use long unique passwords with two step sign in for every admin account. Remove plugins and accounts nobody uses. Make sure the site only loads over HTTPS.
Plan for the bad day
Keep automatic backups stored somewhere other than the site itself, and test that you can restore them. Turn on uptime monitoring so you hear about problems before customers do.
Protect customer details
Collect only the information you need through your forms, and make sure only the right people can read submissions. If you take payments, use a trusted payment provider so card details never touch your site.
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