How to secure web Host..?

[swatijain2233]

Hello friends,

How to secure web Host..?

[SamPosting]

Keep a strong password.
Always use ssl.
Keep your pc malware free.

[interservermike]

-Pay attention to the location of your web host's datacenters — give preference to the areas that are not exposed to natural disasters.
-Ensure that your host has a back up plan. Could be daily or weekly back up

[ORLOVA]

If you use a content management system (CMS) or another application to power your website(s), you have to stay on top of the latest updates and patches to the software.

[stuartspindlow]

Hello Friends,

I have no idea about it please suggest me..

[meerashah]

Whether you have a personal site that you use simply to blog on occasion or a global, large scale business, security is of utmost importance, the key choices when creating an online presence for your organisation is choosing a hosting provider.

Domainz Guru is one of the reliable hosting provider.

[mekath]

Securing your web hosting is vital. It need to be highly secured and maintained and for this you need to have following things:
1. Use Firewall
2. Installation of Anti-virus software
3. Keeping c Panel Up to date
4. Keeping Backups

[manoharparakh]

SFTP - If you have ever uploaded files to your hosting account you are likely familiar with FTP (File Transfer Protocol). You use an FTP client to drag your files to where you want them uploaded and they will be published to your account. SFTP is the same concept but it is more secure. SFTP stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol and it provides an additional layer of protection. FTP, while fairly secure, is still vulnerable. Files can be intercepted and even modified with little to no indication. SFTP closes this vulnerability. Check to make sure this option is available to you via your web host.

SSL - SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. SSL provides an encrypted path between the browser and web server. You can tell if an SSL certificate is being utilized with the indication of a locked padlock symbol on the address bar along with the use of https:// in the address as opposed to http://. If you run an Ecommerce site an SSL certificate is a necessity. It will help prevent customer information from being stolen. Credit card or banking numbers, name, address and other personal information will remain secure. Whenever you need to gather personal, sensitive information an SSL certificate is a must.

Backups - Backups should be performed regularly in order to protect your site in case of a problem or disaster. Most hosts provide a tool in the control panel that allows you to back up your own site. This should be done and you should not rely on your host to do so. However, a host that has sound back up procedures is a plus. Check to see how often the host backs up their servers, what method they use and where backups are stored.

Server maintenance - The web host should make sure the server is adequately maintained to ensure attacks are limited. Check to see if the host has a published security protocol which is a good (though not guaranteed) indication that they are on top of upgrades and patches.

[Akshay_M]

Here's what web hosting security best practices look like, so you can find a host that fulfills those requirements.
Restrict Access to Secure Information. ...
Offer Data Backups and Easy Rebuilds. ...
Detect and Remove Malware. ...
Prevent DDoS Attacks and Support CDN. ...
Ensure Hardware Protection. ...
Monitor Networks.

[yrhost]

Here are some important security tools to look for in a web hosting service.
1) SSL certificates
2) Antivirus and malware protections
3) Site data backups
4) Secure File Transfer Protocol

[ameliawilliam]

Top 10 Web Hosting Security Best Practices
top 10 hosting security best practicess

The internet contains over 1.7 billion websites, and every one of them is hosted by at least one web server. A web server can host hundreds of sites on one physical machine, but depending on the way it’s hosted, just one hacked website can be the downfall for all sites on the server. Security for web hosters is more important than ever as more customers depend on your cybersecurity best practices and monitoring to find ongoing attacks. Web servers usually host several business sites, which store customer data, so they are common targets for attackers. So, we've put together a list of hosting security best practices and tips essential for web hosting security. This articles covers the following hosting security topics:


Shared vs. Deciared vs. Managed Hosting

Securing Web Hosting Servers

Install and Configure a Web Application Firewall

Distributed Denial-of-Service Attack Protection

Use SFTP Instead of FTP

Back-Up Data on Servers

Use Whitelisting for Maintenance IPs

SSL/TLS Connections

Antivirus and Antimalware Protections

Remove Unused Applications Not Used for Hosting

Force Password Changes

Configure the Host’s HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) Header

Conclusion



Shared vs. Dedicated vs. Managed Hosting
shared dedicated managed hosting

Web hosts come in all different sizes, shapes, and flavors. The three most common are: shared, dedicated, and managed hosting. The way providers host sites also determines the impact after a compromise, but cybersecurity responsibility differs depending on the hosting subscription.



Shared hosting is the most affordable for customers, but every site on the web host adds risk to other sites on the same server. When customers choose shared hosting, they share the same pooled resources on the server, so an attacker who gains access to critical server services (e.g., gains a shell access on the server, remote code execution, buffer overflow attacks) could inject their own code into every site hosted on the server. Shared hosters should take care to ensure that their shared hosting servers have advanced security applications and hardened operating system configurations to stop these attacks.