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5 Top Tips to Improve your Website Security

In light of the ransomware attack on the NHS, it seems cyber-criminals and individuals engaging in malicious activities for the sake of it have reached new lows. Even in what was once considered secure territory, new vulnerabilities or cyber threats continue to emerge, leaving websites vulnerable to hacking.

If your website falls victim to a hacker, it spells bad news, potentially damaging credibility and impact Google rankings.

Despite the media frenzy surrounding such incidents, if you’ve implemented proper, well-planned security measures, there’s little cause for alarm. Many of our website design clients have expressed concern in the wake of recent events, seeking advice on bolstering their website security.

To address these concerns, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 best practices for enhancing website security.

 

 

Update and Website Platform and Plugins

For websites utilising WordPress, which comprises the majority of our projects, or other web development platforms like Drupal or Joomla, regular platform updates are essential. These updates not only address vulnerabilities but also enhance functionality. Thus, it’s crucial to ensure that the plugins and platforms utilized in your website’s design and development are consistently updated with the latest security patches. Failing to take this initial step leaves your website and its content exposed to avoidable security risks.

 

 

Use Strong Passwords

If we had a fiver for every instance of encountering user passwords like “admin,” “012345,” or “password” on website admin logins, we might have retired to the Caribbean by now. Hackers possess tools capable of identifying and infiltrating sites with weak passwords.

A useful suggestion here is to craft a password that’s easy for you to remember, incorporating unrelated words—preferably something humorous, memorable, and slightly unconventional. Ensure to include a combination of special characters, uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as numbers. Additionally, consider changing the default username, typically “Admin,” to something less predictable.

 

 

Use Security Plugins

Every website can enhance its security by incorporating tools and plugins such as spam protection, malware scanners, and secure forms. For WordPress sites specifically, leveraging Wordfence is highly recommended to thwart various potential attacks. Best of all, Wordfence is available for free, making it an indispensable addition to your website security measures. Why pass up on such a valuable resource?

 

Website Backups

Despite taking all the necessary precautions, there’s still a possibility that your website could fall victim to hacking, putting your valuable data at risk. Hence, implementing a regular backup routine is absolutely critical. Even for websites with infrequent updates, backing up data might entail a manual process. However, we strongly advise setting up backups at the server level, which involves coordinating a backup plan with your hosting provider. This ensures a robust safety net for your website’s data.

 

 

Keep Security Certificates Up to Date

Using HTTPS is essential, especially for e-commerce websites, to ensure secure transactions and protect user data. It’s imperative to keep your HTTPS protocol updated to the latest version to maintain optimal security measures. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Google considers HTTPS as a ranking factor, meaning outdated certificates can adversely impact your website’s traffic and visibility in search engine results

 

More information about cyber security can be found on the government’s website