Website protection
Website Security Basics: What Business Owners Should Review
A website security primer covering updates, access, HTTPS and recovery.
Recommended actions
- Keep the CMS, themes, plugins and server software supported and updated.
- Use MFA and separate administrative accounts.
- Verify HTTPS certificates and security headers.
- Back up both site files and databases, and test restoration.
- Review permissions, forms, spam controls and error logs.
- Use reputable hosting and monitor for unexpected file changes.
Every organization has different risks. These steps are a starting point, not a substitute for a scoped security assessment.