How to secure your website from hackers?

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How to keep your website safe and secure
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INSTRUCTIONS

• Did you know that 86 per cent of websites have at
  least one serious security flaw, the 2015 Website
  Security Statistics report suggests?
• Nearly 55 per cent of retail and healthcare sites
  are vulnerable all of the time.
• Depending on the manner in which it has been
  developed and the types of data that you work
  with,
• your website could be subjected to a range of
  security risks. Its imperative to protect your
  product and the sensitive data that customers
  share with you.
• To accomplish those goals, youll simply need to
  implement a few strategies for boosting website
  security

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HELLO!

• I am harry thomas
• I am here because I love to give presentations.
• You can find me at _at_iharrythomas

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• The importance of right web host for security of
  a website

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Update Your Software Frequently

• If youre using a platform like WordPress for
  website development, youll have to make sure
  that you have the latest version installed. The
  same applies to plugins and design templates.
• Security risks evolve all the time. This is why
  developers change software frequently, giving it
  adequate protection against the newest threats.
  If youre negligent about making those upgrades,
  chances are that youre giving hackers amazing
  opportunities to attack.
• The use of old software is often called a
  security hole. This is one of the simplest
  mistakes that can cost you a lot. Anyone that
  relies on third-party software rather than a
  custom development will need to dedicate enough
  time to doing the necessary upgrades on a regular
  basis

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Scan the Website for Threats

• Even if youre using high quality security tools,
  chances are that your website is still vulnerable
  in one way or another. Scheduling regular website
  scans will be essential for identifying threats
  and choosing the right course of action.
• Numerous products have been developed for the
  purpose of website scanning but needless to say,
  these products arent created equal.
• MTvScan is one example of a high quality product
  that will protect a website against a vast range
  of threats malware, cross-site scripting
  attacks, hack attacks, injections and various
  others. The tool comes with automatic update
  scheduling and the potential to scan unlimited
  numbers of pages

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• Regular Backups
• Even if youre meticulous about website security,
  theres still some risk of experiencing problems.
  Sometimes, having your website infected with
  malware or suffering a hacker attack will leave
  you with just one opportunity restoring the
  pages through the use of a backed up website
  version

• SSL Security
• Depending on the types of data that your website
  handles, you may want to consider the addition
  of an SSL certificate, a must for websites that
  deal with personal data or process payments.
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Some of the Simplest Tricks are Most Efficient
Strong Passwords

• Whats the admin panel username and password? Did
  you know that many hackers can use this
  administrative entry point to highjack your
  website?
• One of the simplest things you can do to boost
  the security of your website is choose a strong
  password. It should include letters, numbers and
  special characters. Change the username from
  admin to something a bit more specific, as well.
• Get in the habit of changing the password every
  few months. If several individuals have access to
  the admin panel, assign different roles and make
  sure that everyone has a unique password

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Get Rid of Obsolete Software or Add-ons

• Each third-party piece of software installed on
  your website poses a certain security risk. If
  youre no longer using a plugin or an add-on,
  make sure that these are completely removed.
• This is particularly important for websites
  running under WordPress. Unused modules or having
  the website packed with unverified third-party
  software will leave numerous security holes that
  experienced hackers will know how to use. In
  addition, software thats not being used is less
  likely to get updated frequently.

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• Any questions?
• You can find me at
• _at_iharrythomas