{"id":85717,"date":"2023-05-17T04:22:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T04:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=85717"},"modified":"2024-12-04T09:44:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T09:44:07","slug":"web-hosting-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security","title":{"rendered":"Web Hosting Security Best Practices and What to Look for in Secure Website Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, web hosting security is more important than ever. It\u2019s crucial to ensure that your website is on a secure hosting platform and follows the best security practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explore the security features that a web hosting service should have. We\u2019ll also review the best security tips to protect yourself and your client\u2019s websites from hackers, malware, and other online threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.hostinger.com\/content\/tutorials\/pdf\/WordPress-Security-Checklist.pdf\">Download WordPress security checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#What_Security_Features_to_Look_for_in_Web_Hosting_Providers\" title=\"What Security Features to Look for in Web Hosting Providers\">What Security Features to Look for in Web Hosting Providers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#Software_Security\" title=\"Software Security\">Software Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#SSL_Certificate\" title=\"SSL Certificate\">SSL Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#Backups_and_Restorations\" title=\"Backups and Restorations\">Backups and Restorations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#DDoS_Protection\" title=\"DDoS Protection\">DDoS Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#Network_Monitoring\" title=\"Network Monitoring\">Network Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#CDN_Support\" title=\"CDN Support\">CDN Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#10_Best_Web_Hosting_Security_Practices\" title=\"10 Best Web Hosting Security Practices\">10 Best Web Hosting Security Practices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#1_Back_Up_Data_on_a_Regular_Basis\" title=\"1. Back Up Data on a Regular Basis\">1. Back Up Data on a Regular Basis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#2_Use_SSL_Encryption\" title=\"2. Use SSL Encryption\">2. Use SSL Encryption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#3_Use_SFTP_Instead_of_FTP\" title=\"3. Use SFTP Instead of FTP\">3. Use SFTP Instead of FTP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#4_Remove_Unused_Applications\" title=\"4. Remove Unused Applications\">4. Remove Unused Applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#5_Periodically_Change_Passwords\" title=\"5. Periodically Change Passwords\">5. Periodically Change Passwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#6_Install_and_Set_Up_a_Web_Application_Firewall\" title=\"6. Install and Set Up a Web Application Firewall\">6. Install and Set Up a Web Application Firewall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#7_Scan_Website_Files_for_Malware\" title=\"7. Scan Website Files for Malware\">7. Scan Website Files for Malware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#8_Run_Constant_Software_Updates\" title=\"8. Run Constant Software Updates\">8. Run Constant Software Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#9_Restrict_Website_Access_for_Unauthorized_Users\" title=\"9. Restrict Website Access for Unauthorized Users\">9. Restrict Website Access for Unauthorized Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#10_Use_Additional_Security_Extensions\" title=\"10. Use Additional Security Extensions\">10. Use Additional Security Extensions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#Web_Hosting_Security_FAQ\" title=\"Web Hosting Security FAQ\">Web Hosting Security FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#Which_Hosting_Type_Is_the_Most_Secure\" title=\"Which Hosting Type Is the Most Secure?\">Which Hosting Type Is the Most Secure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#How_Do_I_Find_a_Secure_Web_Hosting_Provider\" title=\"How Do I Find a Secure Web Hosting Provider?\">How Do I Find a Secure Web Hosting Provider?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#Can_a_Hosting_Provider_Guarantee_Website_Security\" title=\"Can a Hosting Provider Guarantee Website Security?\">Can a Hosting Provider Guarantee Website Security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"\/tutorials\/web-hosting-security\/#What_Are_the_Most_Common_Security_Threats_a_Web_Hosting_Service_Faces\" title=\"What Are the Most Common Security Threats a Web Hosting Service Faces?\">What Are the Most Common Security Threats a Web Hosting Service Faces?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-security-features-to-look-for-in-web-hosting-providers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Security_Features_to_Look_for_in_Web_Hosting_Providers\"><\/span>What Security Features to Look for in Web Hosting Providers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll explain the key security features that any web host should have. Without strong security measures, all websites on your hosting account may be vulnerable. This can lead to downtime, lost income, and harm your reputation, especially when you\u2019re managing a client\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-software-security\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Software_Security\"><\/span>Software Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most secure web hosting services implement many software security features to ensure your website runs on the latest and most secure software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important one is firewall protection, which blocks unauthorized access to your website and prevents malicious attacks. Another critical feature is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=70TRH13Jng0\">malware<\/a> scanning and removal, which helps to identify and eliminate any malicious code that may have infected your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, many web hosting companies offer regular software updates and patches to address system vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hostinger\u2019s software <a href=\"https:\/\/support.hostinger.com\/en\/articles\/1583287-what-security-measures-does-hostinger-use\">security measures<\/a> include an anti-DDoS traffic analyzer and anti-malware software to protect your hosting account from cyber threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our malware scanner is integrated into hPanel and automatically scans your websites for harmful files. To see the scan results, go to <strong>Websites<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Dashboard<\/strong>. On the left sidebar, select <strong>Security<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Malware Scanner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tool finds malware, it will display the number of detected and cleaned suspicious files. It also gives a summary that includes the discovered malware total, actions taken, malware timeline for the past 30 days, and the compromised and malicious file details.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/malware-scanner-tool-on-hpanel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/malware-scanner-tool-on-hpanel-1024x430.png\" alt=\"Malware Scanner tool on hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-85735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/malware-scanner-tool-on-hpanel.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/malware-scanner-tool-on-hpanel-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/malware-scanner-tool-on-hpanel-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/malware-scanner-tool-on-hpanel-768x323.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssl-certificate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSL_Certificate\"><\/span>SSL Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/tutorials\/what-is-ssl\">Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is<\/a> a security protocol that encrypts data exchanged between a web server and a user\u2019s browser. It ensures that private information, such as usernames, passwords, or billing details, cannot be intercepted by third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having an SSL certificate, you can <a href=\"\/tutorials\/ssl\/force-https-using-htaccess\">force HTTPS<\/a> on the website, which will also improve its SEO and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hostinger offers <a href=\"\/free-ssl-certificate\">free SSL certificates<\/a> with every plan purchase, so all websites on your hosting account are secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/62d1db238000af4a88417a99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/speed-and-quality-pro-1024x468.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/speed-and-quality-pro.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/speed-and-quality-pro-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/speed-and-quality-pro-150x69.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/speed-and-quality-pro-768x351.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-backups-and-restorations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backups_and_Restorations\"><\/span>Backups and Restorations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyber attacks, natural disasters, hardware failures, and human errors are all potential threats to a website\u2019s availability. Reliable backup and restoration services will ensure the website data is recoverable in case of incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most web hosts offer regular weekly or daily backups, including Hostinger. Also, ensure the provider has an easy-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/support.hostinger.com\/en\/articles\/4283700-how-to-restore-backups-at-hostinger\">restoration feature<\/a> to recover your website quickly and conveniently. This can help <a href=\"\/tutorials\/prevent-website-downtime\">prevent website downtime<\/a> and data loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ddos-protection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DDoS_Protection\"><\/span>DDoS Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks overload a website with traffic from multiple sources, making it unavailable to legitimate users. This can result in costly downtime and damage to your reputation. By choosing a secure web host with strong DDoS protection, you can help prevent these attacks and ensure that your website remains accessible and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Web hosting companies\u2019 DDoS protection typically uses algorithms that block malicious traffic before it reaches the server. Secured web hosting services also have advanced filtering techniques that can distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good web hosting service uses these measures to make sure that your website stays accessible even when there is a wave of harmful traffic coming in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hostinger offers <a href=\"\/web-hosting\">secure hosting<\/a> by including DDoS protection even in the basic web hosting plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-network-monitoring\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network_Monitoring\"><\/span>Network Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Network monitoring involves regularly scanning your website\u2019s network and web server infrastructure for unusual activity, such as unauthorized access attempts or suspicious traffic patterns. By doing so, web hosting providers quickly detect and respond to potential security incidents before they can cause significant damage to your website or compromise sensitive data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine if a web hosting service monitors its network, check the web host\u2019s website or contact its customer support. Choose web hosts that offer 24\/7 monitoring, use advanced tools to secure their web servers, and have positive reviews about detecting and fixing issues. Also, check for guarantees or Service Level Agreements (SLAs) related to network uptime and performance to see their commitment to network maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Hostinger, users can directly check our infrastructure <a href=\"https:\/\/statuspage.hostinger.com\/\">status page<\/a> for information about all our web hosting services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cdn-support\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDN_Support\"><\/span>CDN Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A content delivery network (CDN) caches website content on servers located around the world. When visitors access your site, the CDN retrieves the content from a server location closest to them rather than the primary server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, <a href=\"\/tutorials\/improving-website-performance-using-a-cdn\">setting up a CDN<\/a> helps to reduce load times and improve website performance. Many CDNs also offer DDoS protection to prevent attacks and keep your website safe from malicious traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from offering support to <strong>Cloudflare<\/strong>, we have launched the beta version of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/blog\/hostinger-cdn\">in-house developed CDN<\/a> to help ensure that your website is fast and secure, providing a positive experience for its visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"\/web-hosting\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png\" alt=\"Hostinger web hosting banner\" class=\"wp-image-98604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner-150x44.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Web-hosting_in-text-banner-768x225.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-best-web-hosting-security-practices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Best_Web_Hosting_Security_Practices\"><\/span>10 Best Web Hosting Security Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to having a secure hosting provider, it\u2019s essential to implement web security practices on your own to protect your websites from security issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we\u2019ll explore the best methods to maintain web hosting security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-back-up-data-on-a-regular-basis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Back_Up_Data_on_a_Regular_Basis\"><\/span>1. Back Up Data on a Regular Basis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having backups, you can quickly restore a website that has been hacked or experienced issues. Either manually back up your data regularly or schedule automatic backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also recommend storing additional backups locally on your computer or hard drive. This is especially important if the web host only retains backups for a limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">More About Website Backups<\/h4>\n                    <p>If you\u2019re a WordPress user, make sure to learn <a href=\"\/tutorials\/backup-wordpress\">how to back up a WordPress site<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-use-ssl-encryption\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_SSL_Encryption\"><\/span>2. Use SSL Encryption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSL is important to ensure secure access to and from your website, protecting sensitive customer data. If your web host doesn\u2019t give you a free SSL certificate, you can purchase it from an SSL certificate authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your website has an SSL certificate, the browser will display a padlock icon next to the site\u2019s URL \u2013 visitors can click on it to view the certificate details.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/browser-showing-a-padlock-icon.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/browser-showing-a-padlock-icon-1024x471.png\" alt=\"Browser showing a padlock icon as a sign the website is secure\" class=\"wp-image-85737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/browser-showing-a-padlock-icon.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/browser-showing-a-padlock-icon-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/browser-showing-a-padlock-icon-150x69.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/browser-showing-a-padlock-icon-768x353.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-use-sftp-instead-of-ftp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_SFTP_Instead_of_FTP\"><\/span>3. Use SFTP Instead of FTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend <a href=\"\/tutorials\/how-to-use-sftp-to-safely-transfer-files\/\">using SFTP<\/a> (Secure File Transfer Protocol) instead of FTP (File Transfer Protocol).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SFTP encrypts all data, including login credentials and transferred files, during transmission. This prevents attackers from eavesdropping, tampering, or stealing your data. SFTP also uses a different port from FTP, making it harder for attackers to target SFTP connections.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Pro Tip<\/h4>\n                    <p>Consider transferring your files using SFTP clients like <a href=\"\/tutorials\/ftp\/filezilla-ftp-configuration\">FileZilla<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-remove-unused-applications\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Remove_Unused_Applications\"><\/span>4. Remove Unused Applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vulnerabilities in web applications like coding issues, misconfigured web servers, design flaws, or lack of form validation can give criminals access to your websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it\u2019s essential to regularly monitor your applications and remove any unused or compromised ones. Deleting outdated and unused themes and plugins will also strengthen <a href=\"\/tutorials\/how-to-secure-wordpress\">WordPress security<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Suggested Reading<\/h4>\n                    <p>Learn more about <a href=\"\/tutorials\/web-application-security\">web application security<\/a> to mitigate any risks that may impact your website.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-periodically-change-passwords\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Periodically_Change_Passwords\"><\/span>5. Periodically Change Passwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Weak passwords can be easily compromised by attackers, putting your website and sensitive information at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend changing passwords at least every three to six months. To make the process easier, use a password manager to generate and store all passwords. This can also avoid password fatigue and reusing the same password for multiple accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-install-and-set-up-a-web-application-firewall\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Install_and_Set_Up_a_Web_Application_Firewall\"><\/span>6. Install and Set Up a Web Application Firewall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Web application firewalls (WAF) filter and monitor traffic between a web app and the internet, blocking suspicious or malicious requests and generating alerts for further investigation. It helps protect web apps from cyber attacks like cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all web hosting companies include a web application firewall with their services, so you might need to get one separately. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/waf\/\">Cloudflare\u2019s WAF<\/a><strong> <\/strong>is a great option. 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Run Constant Software Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect your website from potential attacks, regularly update all software. Software updates usually contain security patches that address previous vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hackers often take advantage of outdated software to gain unauthorized access to websites and steal sensitive information. It\u2019s also important to keep plugins, themes, and other website components updated.<\/p>\n\n\n<div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Always back up your website before performing updates to avoid data loss or downtime.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-restrict-website-access-for-unauthorized-users\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Restrict_Website_Access_for_Unauthorized_Users\"><\/span>9. Restrict Website Access for Unauthorized Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unauthorized access to a website can result in data breaches or other malicious activities. 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Use Additional Security Extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Website security extensions provide an extra layer of protection against various online threats, such as malware, phishing, and hacking attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can also offer features such as ad blocking, script blocking, and cookie management to enhance website performance and improve user privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some browser extensions to try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/browserguard\">Malwarebytes Browser Guard<\/a> \u2013 keeps your online data safe by blocking trackers, malware, and scams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ublockorigin.com\/\">uBlock Origin<\/a> \u2013 blocks ads and trackers on websites. It also has advanced filtering capabilities, allowing users to customize their preferences and block specific elements on web pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving web host security is essential to protect your business\u2019s reputation and sensitive data. In this article, you\u2019ve learned that finding a web hosting company with security protocols like software security, SSL certificates, backups, and DDoS protection is the first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to that, it\u2019s important to follow best web hosting security practices, such as backing up website data, removing unused applications, changing passwords regularly, scanning for malware, and updating software regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this article will help maintain your and your clients\u2019 websites secure. Leave us a comment below if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-web-hosting-security-faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Web_Hosting_Security_FAQ\"><\/span>Web Hosting Security FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section answers the most frequently asked questions about web hosting security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1684295921070\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Hosting_Type_Is_the_Most_Secure\"><\/span>Which Hosting Type Is the Most Secure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A hosting type that provides dedicated resources, like a <a href=\"\/tutorials\/what-is-vps-hosting\">virtual private server (VPS)<\/a>, is considered the safest. If one VPS is compromised, it won\u2019t affect other VPS users on the same physical server. However, it\u2019s important to note that <a href=\"\/tutorials\/vps-security\">VPS security<\/a> ultimately depends on your own security measures.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1684295937718\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Find_a_Secure_Web_Hosting_Provider\"><\/span>How Do I Find a Secure Web Hosting Provider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Safe and reliable web hosts support several security measures, including SSL certificates, automatic backups, frequent security updates, 24\/7 support, a strong firewall, and DDoS protection. When browsing your options, pick a provider offering these features.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1684295953901\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Hosting_Provider_Guarantee_Website_Security\"><\/span>Can a Hosting Provider Guarantee Website Security?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No hosting platform can guarantee foolproof security due to external factors like user behavior and third-party integrations. Reputable web hosts can minimize risks and strengthen website security by providing software updates, firewalls, and backups. 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