{"id":337,"date":"2015-08-17T11:14:02","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T11:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zenhosting.com.au\/blog\/?p=337"},"modified":"2021-06-14T06:57:42","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T06:57:42","slug":"website-security-tips-to-get-you-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zenhosting.com.au\/blog\/website-security-tips-to-get-you-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Website security tips to get you started"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Internet search giant Google has launched a campaign<\/a> to help website owners protect their content against malicious users.<\/p>\n

Called \u201cNoHacked,\u201d it puts website security firmly in the spotlight and encourages everyone to take steps to avoid their site failing victim to a hacking attempt.<\/p>\n

The situation is serious<\/h3>\n

The number of sites getting hacked is up 180% over the past year, prompting Google to begin the campaign by releasing some basic tips on how to keep a website safe.<\/p>\n

What you can do\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Make it strong<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a strong password, your site will be better protected against malicious software and internet trolls.<\/p>\n

This is because stronger passwords typically take longer to crack and are hence one way to discourage hackers. A strong password contains a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Don\u2019t be tempted to check password strength using an online resource. If you\u2019re convinced you need to perform a check, enter a password that\u2019s similar and you will get an idea of how strong yours is.<\/p>\n

Also, you should have a unique password for every service you use. If you don\u2019t, attackers will use leaked password lists or hacked services to gain access to as many of your accounts as possible.<\/p>\n

For services that offer two-factor authentication, be sure to turn this feature on. It demands your password and another source of verification for account access. An example is your bank account, which probably demands your password as well as a code sent via SMS.<\/p>\n

Stay up to date<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outdated software on your website might contain security flaws. As part of your website security strategy, you should therefore regularly check for software patches.<\/p>\n

If you use a popular content management system like WordPress, it\u2019s important to keep your plug-ins and add-ons up to date. You want to download these from a trusted source, like the plug-in\u2019s developer.<\/p>\n

If there are add-ons or plug-ins on your website that you don\u2019t need, be sure to remove them. They are not only a website security risk but might negatively affect site performance.<\/p>\n

Do your research<\/strong><\/p>\n

You need to know what support you can expect from your online service provider in the event that you suffer a website security breach, so be sure to ask.<\/p>\n

If you use a virtual private server but don\u2019t want to handle server administration, find a web hosting provider that offers a managed option.<\/p>\n

Set up alerts<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019re going to want to act as soon as possible if a website security breach occurs, so use tools that monitor and alert you to issues.<\/p>\n

Google recommends website owners sign up for\u00a0its search console<\/a>. It\u2019s how the search giant communicates with you if it detects website security issues. There\u2019s also an option to set up alerts, so you get notified if anything suspicious comes up.<\/p>\n

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You can sign up for web hosting<\/a>\u00a0or contact us for more information<\/a> about website security.<\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Zen Hosting team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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