Website Security Essentials Every Business Owner Should Know

Overview

Website security basics: The Threats: - Malware infections - DDoS attacks - Data breaches - Ransomware - Phishing Essential Protections: 1. SSL Certificate - Encrypts data transfer - HTTPS is required - Free via Let's Encrypt 2. Strong Passwords - 12+ characters minimum - Unique per account - Use a password manager 3. Updates - CMS, plugins, themes - Weekly checks minimum - Remove unused code 4. Backups - Daily automatic - Off-site storage - Tested restore process 5. Security Plugins - Firewall protection - Malware scanning - Login attempt limiting 6. Access Control - Minimize admin ac…