Website security protects your site, your data, and your visitors. A single breach can destroy trust, cost thousands, and damage your search rankings.
SSL and HTTPS
- SSL/TLS encrypts data between the browser and server
- HTTPS is the protocol that uses SSL. It is now a Google ranking factor
- Browsers flag non-HTTPS sites as "Not Secure"
- Get a free certificate from Let's Encrypt
- Use HSTS to force HTTPS for all requests
Common Threats
- SQL injection. Attackers insert malicious SQL into form inputs
- XSS (Cross-Site Scripting). Attackers inject scripts into pages
- Brute force attacks. Automated password guessing
- DDoS. Overwhelming your server with traffic
- Malware. Malicious code planted on your site
Essential Protections
Authentication
- Strong passwords. Enforce minimum complexity
- Two-factor authentication (2FA). Required for admin accounts
- Limit login attempts. Block IPs after repeated failures
- Principle of least privilege. Give users only the access they need
Server and Code
- Keep software updated. CMS, plugins, server, libraries
- Web Application Firewall (WAF). Filter malicious traffic (Cloudflare, Sucuri)
- Input validation. Never trust user input. Sanitize and escape
- Parameterized queries. Prevent SQL injection
- Content Security Policy (CSP). Control what scripts can run
Monitoring and Backup
- Malware scanning. Regular automated scans
- Activity logging. Track who does what
- Uptime monitoring. Get alerted when your site goes down
- Automated backups. Daily, stored off-site, test restores regularly
If You Are Breached
- Take the site offline or to a maintenance page
- Identify and remove the vulnerability
- Restore from a clean backup
- Change all passwords
- Notify affected users if data was exposed
- Document and learn from the incident
How Switch 2 One Helps
We secure your website and infrastructure against threats. Book a free strategy session.