In today’s digital landscape, the security of your website is paramount. We understand that your online presence is a critical component of your business operations and ensuring its security is our top priority. Here’s how we take care of your website’s security, providing you with peace of mind and protecting your digital assets.
Robust Infrastructure
We begin with a solid foundation by using a well-established, secure, reliable hosting provider A2Hosting. Our options include either shared web hosting, to suit most businesses, or virtual private servers (VPS) for high-traffic websites that require added security.
Features and benefits include:
- Managed hosting service – expert regular security updates and monitoring plus super fast 24/7/365 support service.
- Turbo hosting plans – upgraded server hardware, advanced caching software, optimized configurations, and a variety of performance add-ons to improve user experience and reduce page load times.
- Bandwidth and storage capacity to meet any business requirement.
- Low-density high-speed servers, solid-state drives (SSDs), and content delivery networks (CDN), resulting in greater availability of resources and faster speeds.
- Secured environment including SSL certification and server-level protection with Imunify 360 to protect against malware infections, web attacks, vulnerability exploitation, and all other threats.
- 99.9% uptime commitment
- Automated onsite backups, plus backup protection.
WordPress Website Security
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems in the world, powering millions of websites. As a web developer, maintaining the security of a WordPress site is a critical task. Here’s how we keep your website secure:
Regular Updates
One of the simplest yet most effective ways we secure your site is to keep everything updated. This includes:
- WordPress core: ensuring the core software is up to date.
- Themes and plugins: regularly updating themes and plugins to patch any vulnerabilities. We use Patchstack monitoring to quickly identify if updates are required.
Strong Passwords and User Management
Using strong, unique passwords for all accounts associated with your WordPress site is crucial. Additionally, we:
- Limit login attempts to reduce the risk of brute force attacks.
- Can offer two-factor authentication (2FA) (as requested) for an extra layer of security.
- Implement role-based access control assigning appropriate roles and permissions to users.
Use Blank Child Themes and Trusted Plugins
To further control the security of your website we make sure that:
- All websites are built using a blank WordPress child theme so that we don’t need to rely on other developers to keep their themes up-to-date and secure.
- We use trusted plugins from the WordPress library
- We regularly review installed plugins and remove any that are outdated or no longer maintained.
Implementing Security Plugins
Security plugins add an extra layer of protection to your WordPress site. We install:
All-In-One Security which offers comprehensive security features including login security, firewall and file protection, and content protection. You have the option to upgrade to the premium version, which includes malware scanning, 404, and country blocking.
Regular Backups
Having regular backups of your WordPress site is crucial. We:
- Schedule daily database backups to ensure data is always up-to-date.
- Schedule fortnightly theme and plugin backups to minimise downtime and potential losses, should an issue arise.
Secure Configuration
Configuring WordPress securely from the start is essential. We are sure to:
- Change the default Admin username to prevent hackers from forcing their way in.
- Disable file editing directly from the WordPress dashboard to prevent unauthorised access to the website code.
- Block form and comment spam using reCaptcha or background tools to prevent robot spam submissions.
- Hide the wp-admin login URL, and use another more secure URL that can’t be guessed by hackers.
Regular Security Audits
Conducting regular security audits helps us to identify and fix vulnerabilities. We:
- Perform routine checks regularly reviewing the site’s security status.
- Update security measures by implementing new security practices as needed.
How can you help us keep your website secure?
Help us share the responsibility by taking the following simple steps:
1. Use Strong, Unique Passwords
Passwords are the first line of defense against unauthorised access. Ensure that all users with access to your site use strong, unique passwords. A good password should include:
- A mix of upper and lower case letters.
- Numbers and special characters.
- At least 12 characters in length.
Free password generator tools, such as LastPass, make this step super easy.
Make sure that you and your team are regularly updating their passwords, and never ever use a password that you use elsewhere.
2. Limit User Access
Grant access only to users who need it and assign appropriate roles based on their responsibilities. For example:
- Administrators: Full control over the site.
- Editors: Can publish and manage posts, including the posts of other users.
- Authors: Can write and manage their own posts but cannot publish them.
- Subscribers: Can only manage their profile.
At A-Z Web Solutions we are committed to safeguarding your website with comprehensive security measures. Our proactive and multi-layered approach ensures that your digital presence remains secure, allowing you to focus on growing your business without worrying about cyber threats. Trust us to protect your website, your data, and your reputation.
