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How do you test and update your website security regularly?

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Website security is a crucial aspect of web development that can affect your site's performance, reputation, and user experience. If you want to protect your website from hackers, malware, and other threats, you need to follow some best practices and regularly test and update your security measures. In this article, we will cover six steps to improve your website security and keep it up to date.

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Paul Hennell

PHP Web Developer | Specializing in Laravel, Livewire, Alpine & Tailwind for dynamic web applications in PHP
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1 Choose a reliable hosting provider

The first step to secure your website is to choose a hosting provider that offers high-quality services and features. A good hosting provider should have a strong reputation, offer 24/7 support, provide backups and restore options, use SSL certificates, and implement firewalls and malware scanning. You should also check the hosting provider's security policies and procedures, and avoid shared hosting plans that can expose your site to other users' vulnerabilities.

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John Hannawin

Building Digital Credibility for businesses since 1995
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There is no substitute for expertise when it comes to secure and reliable hosting. That expertise needs to be provided by you or your hosting partner and it needs to be available for consultation ... yes, talking. You cannot properly secure systems using wizards and web forms, in the same way that a security testing suite cannot tell you if something is secure or not. All you can have is data and then you need the expertise to interpret that data and make a risk assessment. Many great hosting providers get their reputation from providing services to people who are already experts in the field. If you are not such an expert then those services are not right for you, you will need a partner.

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2 Use strong passwords and encryption

The second step to secure your website is to use strong passwords and encryption for your login credentials, databases, and files. A strong password should be long, complex, and unique, and you should change it regularly and avoid using the same password for multiple accounts. You should also use encryption to protect your data from unauthorized access and interception. Encryption is a process of converting your data into a code that can only be deciphered with a key. You can use encryption tools such as SSL, HTTPS, and SFTP to secure your website's communication, transactions, and transfers.

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John Hannawin

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With passwords always go for length over complexity. Longer passwords are more difficult to crack because they have a much higher password entropy. (https://image1.slideserve.com/1689772/password-entropy-l.jpg). Control panels and web interfaces need an option for two factor authentication (2FA). If the option is there, then use it. For command line access, any production server should be locked down in both user accounts and access mechanism. I would only allow access via SSH to production servers and only then from a very limited IP address space.

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3 Update your software and plugins

The third step to secure your website is to update your software and plugins regularly. Outdated software and plugins can have security flaws and bugs that can be exploited by hackers and malware. You should always install the latest versions of your web server, content management system, and any plugins or extensions you use on your site. You should also remove any unused or unnecessary plugins or software that can create security risks or slow down your site.

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Paul Hennell

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Whether you're installing updates via a Wordpress UI, or running `apt update` on your own server, you should follow the policy of 'update little and often'. When security updates are released attackers can sometimes look at the fix to find the problem it is fixing. Getting behind on updates means you can be very open to attacks like this, which can be entirely avoided by staying up to date. It is also much easier to manage your updates when done regularly as there's less to deal with at once. Waiting months between updates means there will be so many you won't know what they do, and if there's a problem you won't know which update might have caused it. So installing updates 'little and often' is quicker, easier and more secure!

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4 Implement security plugins and tools

The fourth step to secure your website is to implement security plugins and tools that can enhance your site's protection and performance. Security plugins and tools can help you monitor your site's activity, detect and prevent attacks, scan and clean your site from malware, backup and restore your site, and enforce security rules and policies. Some examples of security plugins and tools are Sucuri, Wordfence, iThemes Security, and Cloudflare.

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Leighton Rodney

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I recommend using a tool like Burp Suite Professional or OWASP ZAP, which both come with a wide gamut of options for security testing. It is a must have for doing: - Vulnerability Assessments - Penetration Testing (for example man-in-the-middle attacks) - Runtime Testing If the security of your site is paramount, this is a step you cannot skip.

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5 Backup your site regularly

The fifth step to secure your website is to backup your site regularly. Backups are copies of your site's files and databases that can help you restore your site in case of a security breach, a technical error, or a natural disaster. You should backup your site at least once a week, or more frequently if you make frequent changes or updates. You should also store your backups in a safe and separate location, such as a cloud service, an external drive, or a different server.

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Paul Hennell

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The best system is to have backups done automatically, but if you do this make sure you have alerts setup if the backup fails! Manually verify regularly that backups are made as expected. It's also essential to verify your backups actually work. Setting up a local version using a backup is a great way to ensure you have everything you need to recover; but it's also worth trying a real site backup and restore to ensure you know what to do when there's a real problem. Companies check fire alarms and evacuation procedures regularly, you should check backup and restore procedures in the same way.

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6 Educate yourself and your users

The sixth and final step to secure your website is to educate yourself and your users about website security and best practices. You should stay informed about the latest security trends, threats, and solutions, and follow the security guidelines and recommendations from reputable sources. You should also educate your users about the importance of website security and how they can protect their personal and financial information, such as by using strong passwords, avoiding phishing emails, and verifying the site's identity and security before entering any data.

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Kristopher Teehan

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Having a detailed review of any new feature with either your security team, or whoever handles security for your organization, is always key as they can help identify any potential security issues you may have.

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1 Choose a reliable hosting provider

2 Use strong passwords and encryption

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4 Implement security plugins and tools

5 Backup your site regularly

6 Educate yourself and your users

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1 Choose a reliable hosting provider

2 Use strong passwords and encryption

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5 Backup your site regularly

6 Educate yourself and your users

7 Here’s what else to consider

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