How Small Businesses Can Ensure Their Website Is Secure

In today's digital world, it is more important than ever to ensure that your website is secure.  Hackers are constantly developing new ways to attack websites, so it is important to take steps to protect your website and your users' data.

Here are some tips on how to ensure your website is secure:

• Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication.  This is one of the most important things you can do to protect your website from unauthorised access.  Make sure to use strong passwords for all of your website accounts, and enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.
• Keep your software up to date.  Outdated software is a common target for hackers, so it is important to keep your website software up to date with the latest security patches.  This includes your website's content management system (CMS), plugins, and themes.
• Use a web application firewall (WAF).  A WAF can help to protect your website from common attacks, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
• Scan your website for malware regularly.  There are a number of tools available that can scan your website for malware.  It is a good idea to scan your website regularly to identify and remove any malware that may be present.
• Back up your website regularly.  In the event that your website is hacked or corrupted, it is important to have a recent backup that you can restore.  Back up your website regularly and store your backups offsite in a secure location.

Here are some additional tips that you can follow to improve the security of your website:

• Use a secure hosting provider.  When you choose a web hosting provider, make sure to choose one that has a good reputation for security.
• Use a secure connection (HTTPS).  HTTPS encrypts all data that is transmitted between your website and your visitors' browsers.  This helps to protect your visitors' data from being intercepted by hackers.
• Be careful about what plugins and themes you use.  Only install plugins and themes from trusted sources.  Before installing any plugin or theme, read reviews and make sure that it is compatible with your website's CMS.
• Educate your employees about website security.  If you have employees who have access to your website, make sure to educate them about website security best practices.  This includes things like using strong passwords, keeping software up to date, and being careful about clicking on links in emails.

By following these tips, you can help to ensure that your website is secure and that your users' data is protected.

Here are some additional tips that you can follow to improve the security of your website:

• Monitor your website traffic for suspicious activity.  There are a number of tools available that can help you to monitor your website traffic for suspicious activity.  This can help you to identify and block attacks before they cause damage.

What DRA offer:
Here is what we do for our customers websites:

• Software is kept up to date.
• Firewalls.
• Scan websites for malware regularly.
• Back up website regularly.
• Use a secure hosting provider based in the UK.
• Use a secure connection (HTTPS).
• Monitor your website traffic for suspicious activity.