Most website attacks are not targeted — they are automated bots scanning the whole web for known weaknesses. That is good news: defending against the common case protects you from the overwhelming majority of threats.
Lock the doors first
Outdated software and weak passwords are how most sites fall. Keeping everything updated, enforcing strong credentials and limiting admin access closes the easiest paths in.
Layer your defences
No single measure is enough. Security works in layers, so a failure in one is caught by another.
- Keep the platform, plugins and libraries patched.
- Use HTTPS and a web application firewall.
- Enforce strong passwords and two-factor on admin accounts.
- Take automated backups and test restoring them.
- Monitor for changes and malware continuously.
The cost of prevention is tiny next to the cost of a breach. Linkysoft offers website protection and monitoring so threats are stopped before they cause damage.