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WEBSITE-SECURITY TASKS

Without top-level website-security, your website is more vulnerable right now than it ever has been before. Hackers attack at least 30,000 websites every day. These are worrying numbers given that almost every business has an online presence.

The attacks target all businesses, including both small and medium-sized enterprises — approximately 43% of the attacks target small-sized businesses. Websites contain a lot of sensitive information, including personal details like email addresses, names, date of births, credit card numbers, etc. Adopting our key website-security tasks is a step towards complying with these regulations.

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Network Security
- Use a firewall to filter incoming and outgoing traffic, blocking known malicious IP addresses and unauthorized access attempts.
- Implement Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) to monitor and respond to suspicious network activities.
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Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Deploy a WAF to filter and block malicious traffic before it reaches your web server. A WAF can protect against various attacks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and more.
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Secure Hosting
- Choose a reputable hosting provider that offers robust security features, such as DDoS protection, regular security updates, and strong access controls.
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Regular Updates
- Keep your website’s software, including the operating system, web server, CMS (e.g., WordPress, Joomla, Drupal), plugins, and themes, up to date.
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User Authentication and Access Controls
- Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for user accounts.
- Assign the least privilege necessary to each user role.
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Vulnerability Scanning
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans on your website using tools like Nessus, OpenVAS, or online vulnerability scanners. Fix identified vulnerabilities promptly.
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Penetration Testing
- Periodically perform penetration testing to simulate real-world attacks and identify potential weaknesses in your website-security.
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File Integrity Monitoring
- Set up file integrity monitoring to detect any unauthorized changes to critical files on your server.
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Logging and Monitoring
- Enable and review server logs, including access logs, error logs, and authentication logs, to detect suspicious activities.
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Malware Scanning
- Use malware scanning tools and security plugins to scan your website for malicious code or files.
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Content Security Policies
- Implement content security policies (CSP) to control which sources of content are allowed to be loaded on your website, reducing the risk of cross-site scripting attacks.
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HTTP Security Headers
- Utilize security headers, such as HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), X-Content-Type-Options, X-XSS-Protection, and X-Frame-Options, to enhance browser security.
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Regular Backups
- Perform frequent backups of your website’s data and files. Store backups in a secure location and test restoration processes.
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Educate Users
- Train website administrators and users about security best practices, phishing awareness, and social engineering tactics.
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Incident Response Plan
- Develop and regularly update an incident response plan that outlines steps to take in case of a security breach. This plan should include communication procedures and contact information.
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Third-Party Services
- Use security services or tools, such as a website security platform or a managed security service provider (MSSP), for advanced threat detection and mitigation.