Secure your website to secure your business’s long-term reputation and profitability!
In 2015, UK telecommunications company TalkTalk was hacked by two savvy cybercriminals. These hackers swiped 150,000 of TalkTalk’s customers’ personal details. Just one year on, the company revealed 95,000 customers had left them for a competitor.
TalkTalk’s website security wasn’t as robust and secure as it should have been. They paid a hefty price – rumoured to be around £60 million – and experienced significant reputational damage.
The above might be an extreme example, but it shows how essential it is to have the best website security. If you don’t currently invest in website security services, you need to know more and how WEBPRO can support you!
What is website security?
Website protection or website security are umbrella terms to describe website protection against cyberthreats. Websites are targeted daily by hackers wanting to steal personal data or simply cause problems for companies – and website security prevents this from happening.
There are different aspects of website security, such as secure hosting, WAFs and SSL Certificates. We’ll discuss the most common and essential parts of website security below, and why you need them.
But first, what should you do if you think your website is compromised?
If you suspect that your website has been hacked or compromised in any way, the first step is to contact your hosting provider. For clients of WEBPRO, this is as simple as sending us an email or giving us a quick call and our dedicated support team will be on the case straight away for you. And we’ll always keep you up to date.
If you are not already signed up to our secure hosting services, you are not just missing out, but putting your business reputation and clients at risk.
Don’t become the next TalkTalk!
What is an SSL Certificate?
An SSL Certificate is a website authentication certificate that increases business legitimacy and trust in your website. By having an SSL Certificate, your website receives an encrypted connection that helps the website protect personal data and things like website users' log-in details.
You might want to think of a website with an SSL Certificate and one without like the difference between sending a letter in a sealed envelope or sending a postcard. The content of the former is more private and secure.
If you have a business website that stores data or includes some type of personal portal, you will need an SSL Certificate to ensure website security. WEBPRO professionals can assist in securing the right type of SSL Certificate for your website.
Three ways WEBPRO clients are already protected!
If you commit to an ongoing website hosting service with WEBPRO, you receive first-class security benefits.
Here are three ways that make a WEBPRO website a secure website:
1. Websites through WEBPRO are hosted on secure servers that provide ingrained protection
2. Our website hosting includes back-up protection in the unlikely event that your site was compromised
3. We apply security updates to make sure your website is secured against new and modern threats
Contact our friendly team to discuss these services and discover more details on how we secure your website and business’s future.
Can I receive additional website protection from WEBPRO?
Yes, WEBPRO also offers additional website security through a WAF.
WAF stands for Web Application Firewall and is a way to monitor and block any suspicious website traffic. They prevent potential threats from getting to your website and potentially stealing website data. You can add network WAFs, cloud-based WAFs and host-based WAFs to a website. And we can help you decide on the most robust WAF for your needs.
Not sure if you need a WAF? Get in touch and we will assess your website security needs with no obligations to purchase our services!
Recap: Website security is a term most of us recognise, but not everyone knows much about. Securing a website is completed through an array of services and products, such as a WAF and SSL Certificate. Most websites need all of these for impenetrable security, but secure website hosting goes a long way to ensuring your website is safe – and it is convenient for business owners. WEBPRO can help you stay on top of your website security, so you can focus on running a successful business.
P.S. Choose WEBPRO’s monthly secure hosting to receive a comprehensive website security services package and a quick response to immediate threats.
