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Security Basics Every Business Website Should Follow

HTTPS, updates, least-privilege accounts, and backups—foundations that stop most common issues.

Photo: Cybersecurity concept with padlock imagery protecting digital information. (Unsplash)

Cybersecurity concept with padlock imagery protecting digital information.

No site is unhackable, but most compromises are opportunistic. Basic hygiene eliminates a large share of risk without exotic tools.

Start with HTTPS everywhere

TLS certificates encrypt traffic between visitors and your server. Modern hosts provide free certificates; enforce HTTPS redirects and avoid mixed content.

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Updates and least privilege

Remove unused plugins and themes. Use strong unique passwords and role-based access—contributors should not need administrator rights. Enable multi-factor authentication for admin accounts when available.

Backups you have tested

Automated backups are useless if you cannot restore them. Periodically verify a restore path, especially before major changes.