• Plugin Updates– Regularly updating plugins is essential to patch security vulnerabilities and ensure the latest features and patches are applied to your system. 

• Encryption– Utilizing encryption safeguards sensitive data by converting it into a secure format, protecting it from unauthorized access. 

• Authorization– Authorization controls limit access to specific resources, ensuring that users or systems can only interact with information or functions appropriate to their roles. 

• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)– WAFs filter and monitor HTTP traffic between a web application and the internet, protecting against various cyber threats and attacks. 

• Vulnerability Scans– Conducting vulnerability scans identifies potential weaknesses in a system, allowing for timely mitigation before they can be exploited by attackers. 

• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems– These systems monitor network and system activities, detecting and responding to potential security threats or policy violations in real-time.

  
  

As mentioned above, a secure and strong website protects both your business and its visitors‘ making it all the more an important investment. Websites are imbedded with abilities to collect data from their visitors called metadata. This data is collected whether or not any information is entered. Hackers can track the traffic on a compromised website and steal the data collected by your website which they then use to go after more sensitive information. That is why there is one more thing your website should have if it’s going to be secure, an SSL certificate. SSL/TLS certificates play a crucial role in safeguarding the sensitive information that your website collects, such as email addresses and credit card details, during its transfer from your website to a web server. Though the use of SSL/TLS certificates is a fundamental measure for ensuring website security, its significance is highlighted by the fact that popular browsers and search engines mark websites lacking SSL certificates as “insecure”. This could create suspicion in the minds of visitors and may lead them to abandon your website. Common risks a secure website will protect your visitors from include:  

• Stolen data– From email addresses to payment information, hackers frequently go after visitor or customer data stored on a site. 

• Phishing schemes– Phishing doesn’t just happen in email – some attacks take the form of web pages that look legitimate but are designed to trick the user into providing sensitive information. 

• Session hijacking– Some cyberattacks can take over a user’s session and force them to take unwanted actions on a site. 

• Malicious redirects– Certain attacks can redirect visitors from the site they intended to visit to a malicious website. 

• SEO Spam– Unusual links, pages, and comments can be put on a site to confuse your visitors and drive traffic to malicious sites. 

You may read this and realize website security can seem daunting, but it is crucial to running a successful and secure business. Protecting your website from attacks is essential to maintaining the trust of your customers and keeping your business safe. If you need help with website security, consider reaching out to Masser Technologies to open the conversation about the security of your website. Our team can provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to ensure that your website is secure and protected from threats. Don’t wait until it’s too late – act now to safeguard your website and your business.