What do I need to secure my website?

What do I need to secure my website?

An SSL certificate

SSL certificates protect the data collected by your website, like emails and credit card numbers, as it is transferred from your site to a server. This is a basic website security measure, but it’s so important that popular browsers and search engines are now labeling sites without SSL as “insecure,” which could make visitors suspicious of your site. Depending on your site, you may be able to get an SSL certificate for free, but be sure to choose the SSL certificate that’s best for your site.

Remember that SSL only protects data in transit, so you’ll need to take further steps for a fully secure website.

A web application firewall (WAF)

A WAF stops automated attacks that commonly target small or lesser-known websites. These attacks are carried out by malicious bots that automatically look for vulnerabilities they can exploit, or cause DDoS attacks that slow or crash your website.

A website scanner

A cyberattack costs more the longer it takes to be found, so time is of the essence when a site experiences an attack. A website scanner looks for malware, vulnerabilities and other security issues so that you can mitigate them appropriately. SiteLock’s scanners not only remove known malware, they also look for threats on a daily basis and let you know the moment anything is found, reducing the amount of damage it can do to your site.

Software updates

Websites hosted on a content management system (CMS) are at a higher risk of compromise due to vulnerabilities and security issues often found in third-party plugins and applications. These can be prevented by installing updates to plugins and core software in a timely manner, as these updates often contain security patches – you can even use an automatic patching solution to make it easier.

Fortunately, there’s a fast and simple way to get what you need to protect your website. SiteLock makes website security easy and affordable with automated solutions that are easy to install and plans that work for your budget. We offer website scanning with automatic malware removal, a WAF and automated patching, and we can help you choose an SSL certificate too. Chat with us or give us a call at 855.378.6200 – our U.S.-based customer support is here to help anytime 24/7/365.