web security
DESCRIPTION
Web sites are constantly under attack. But you need to have one to run your business. How do you improve the security of your site?TRANSCRIPT
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YOUR WEBSITE IS THE CENTER OF YOUR MARKETING
Safety Tips
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WARNING SIGNS
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WARNING SIGNS
• Unrequested downloads• Questionable search results or redirects• Your emails start bouncing• Unwelcome links in footer• Dramatic changes in traffic ( up and down)
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BRUTE FORCE ATTACKS
• Objective to hijack your site• Multiple log in attempts• Side effect: Slow or crash servers
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PROTECTION AGAINST BRUTE FORCE
• Passwords!!!!!– 6 characters or longer– Letters (upper and lower), numbers
and symbols– Avoid simple words, consider
mnemonics–Manage user accounts – Update often
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UPGRADE YOUR SOFTWARE
86% of Wordpress users have out of date versions
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
• Operating Systems• Themes and Plugins• Delete unused and out of date web tools
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STOP HACKERS EARLY
• Spam blocking programs - Akismet • Change admin user name• Limit login attempts • Limit login IP access–Wordfence plugin–Hosting company can block at the
server
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PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS WITH BACKUPS
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GOOD HABITS
• Never access site via WiFi Hotspot• Password protect phone and email• Use different passwords• Learn to recognize phishing attempts• Install anti virus software on all computers
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HIRE SOMEONE TO:
• Check server logs• Construct a Firewalls• Monitor key files• Monitor file changes
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SERVER OPTION
• Shared• Dedicated• Virtual• Managed