Website Security Best Practices
Protect your website from hackers and malware with these security measures.
Essential Security Steps
1. Keep Everything Updated
- CMS (WordPress, Joomla, etc.)
- Plugins and themes
- PHP version
- Server software
2. Use Strong Passwords
- Minimum 12 characters
- Mix of letters, numbers, symbols
- Unique for each account
- Use a password manager
3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication
- Adds extra login protection
- Use authenticator apps (Google, Authy)
- Enable for admin accounts
4. Regular Backups
- Schedule automatic backups
- Store copies off-server
- Test restore process periodically
5. Limit Login Attempts
- Install security plugins
- Block repeated failed attempts
- Use CAPTCHA on login forms
cPanel Security Features
- IP Blocker - Block suspicious IPs
- Hotlink Protection - Prevent bandwidth theft
- Directory Privacy - Password protect folders
- SSL/TLS - Encrypt connections
Monitoring
- Enable access logs
- Set up uptime monitoring
- Use malware scanning tools
- Monitor for suspicious file changes
If You're Hacked
- Take site offline immediately
- Change all passwords
- Restore from clean backup
- Update all software
- Scan for malware
- Contact support if needed