{"id":268449,"date":"2021-06-07T10:28:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T07:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-organizations-can-win-with-website-security\/"},"modified":"2021-06-07T10:28:35","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T07:28:35","slug":"how-organizations-can-win-with-website-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-organizations-can-win-with-website-security\/","title":{"rendered":"#How Organizations Can Win With Website Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28cdc1ef0f0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28cdc1ef0f0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-organizations-can-win-with-website-security\/#1_Get_Your_Employees_and_Vendors_on_Board_The_Website_Security_Train\" >1. Get Your Employees and Vendors on Board The Website Security Train<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-organizations-can-win-with-website-security\/#2_Install_an_SSL_onto_Company_Websites\" >2. Install an SSL onto Company Websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-organizations-can-win-with-website-security\/#3_Invest_in_Automated_Security_Tools\" >3. Invest in Automated Security Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-organizations-can-win-with-website-security\/#These_Steps_Are_Just_the_Beginning\" >These Steps Are Just the Beginning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#How Organizations Can Win With Website Security<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-inner\">\n<p class=\"opener\">It\u2019s a widely known fact that when it comes to business, every company is looking for a competitive edge. Odds are, you might not be thinking of website security as your means of gaining a leg up on the competition. <\/p>\n<p>However, with cybersecurity and data privacy being top of mind <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/services\/consulting\/library\/consumer-intelligence-series\/trusted-tech.html\">for more consumers these days<\/a>, it\u2019s more important now than ever to lock down your digital assets. That said, let\u2019s explore how organizations can win with website security. Not only will the tips that follow keep you and your customers safer online, but they will help you to establish your company as more trustworthy as well.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Get_Your_Employees_and_Vendors_on_Board_The_Website_Security_Train\"><\/span>1. Get Your Employees and Vendors on Board The Website Security Train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ve heard the phrase \u201cTo err is human,\u201d but that\u2019s not going to make you feel any better in the event you suffer a digital break-in. Proverbs and catchphrases aside, it\u2019s critical that you get everyone in your team on board with the important things they need to know about website security. Many of the mistakes that can h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en are a direct result of their actions or lack of actions in some cases. Some of the mistakes that people can make include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using weak passwords <\/strong>\u2013 If cybercriminals can guess login details, they can wreak havoc on your site. It\u2019s worth noting cybercriminals are using programs and bots to try and crack the code that stands between them and getting into your website. That\u2019s why stronger credentials and multiple methods of authorization are so important.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Not only should passwords contain a mix of lowercase and uppercase letters, but they should also feature numbers and other characters. Requiring two-factor (good) or multifactor (better) authentication can also assist you in thwarting savvy hackers who are trying to sneak in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sharing their login credentials <\/strong>\u2013 All it takes is one disgruntled employee having a bad day using shared credentials to delete website pages, leak documents, or commit other bad acts leaving your company none the wiser as to who the guilty party actually is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forgetting to log out<\/strong> \u2013 Leaving an account logged in can open your company up to privacy leaks, and depending on the nature of your business this can lead to fines and standards violations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using \u201cadmin\u201d as their username<\/strong> \u2013 No employee, vendor, or person engaging with your website should be called admin. Not even the admin! The reason? Bad actors try to guess that password first because it holds the proverbial keys to your digital kingdom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neglecting to update software<\/strong> \u2013 Whoever is in charge of updating plugins, software, themes, etc\u2026 must do so in a timely fashion in order to patch security vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clicking malicious links<\/strong> \u2013 No matter how innocent a link looks, if it\u2019s malicious, it can cause any number of threats to download and spread throughout your website and your entire network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Allowing large files to be uploaded to your website <\/strong>\u2013 Blocking large files and limiting file types can prevent bad actors from loading malicious files that they later use to worm their way into the back end of your site. If you allow any uploads, it\u2019s also a good idea to encrypt files that are received so that these malicious individuals can\u2019t find them and exploit them later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Connecting to your website\u2019s backend over an unsecured network <\/strong>\u2013 Some cybercriminals have gotten very smart about using public WiFi networks to spy on sensitive data.<\/p>\n<p>The list goes on. Every person on your team as well as independent contractors, third-party vendors, shareholders, etc\u2026 must all be schooled in the dangers that are posed by bad actors online. This is especially true for anyone working within your company that will be logging into your website\u2019s backend for any reason. Not only should they be informed of the threats that exist, but educating them on how best to mitigate these risks can go a long way in keeping your organization safe online.<\/p>\n<p>It would be beneficial for your IT department to create and run an internal risk audit to learn where your most pressing security issues are. Then, implement training and protocols to limit, if not prevent, as many of them as possible from being an issue for your company. Ongoing internal audits and regular updates of security-related training are a great way to keep website security top of mind for all of the people that work in, on, and for your company.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Install_an_SSL_onto_Company_Websites\"><\/span>2. Install an SSL onto Company Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an SSL for your website(s), you\u2019re telling your customers that your website isn\u2019t safe without even realizing it. When they type your address into their favorite browser, they are likely getting met with a notice that says your company\u2019s website is \u201cnot secure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To make matters worse, they might never even land on your website in the first place if they aren\u2019t already aware of your business. Why? Because search engines like Google are blacklisting websites that don\u2019t have or use an SSL certificate out of the top search engine results making it harder for potential traffic to reach your site. For those that do manage to keep their first page of Google rankings, once their website is clicked the user may receive a warning that reads \u201cYour connection is not private,\u201d \u201cThe site ahead is not secure,\u201d or some other notice prompting them to head \u201cback to safety.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With an SSL, which stands for secure sockets layer, the website instead earns a padlock and an \u201cs\u201d in their HTTP address before the colon. The \u201cs\u201d in your address and your padlock tell the world your website is more secure than those without an SSL.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Invest_in_Automated_Security_Tools\"><\/span>3. Invest in Automated Security Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know there are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sitelock.com\/products\/website-security\">automated website security programs<\/a> that can help keep your website safe? From vulnerability scanning and patching programs to malware scanning and removal software, there are tools available that work 24\/7\/365 thwarting threats to your website, and therefore your organization.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to invest in a web application firewall (WAF) as well to block malicious traffic to your website as well. And, while you\u2019re at it, consider investing in a virtual private network (VPN) to help your employees initiate encrypted and anonymous browsing sessions over network connections if they must log in outside of the walls of your organization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_Steps_Are_Just_the_Beginning\"><\/span>These Steps Are Just the Beginning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Winning with website security is a long <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>. You\u2019ll need to be ever vigilant about the threats, and work continuously to thwart them. Ongoing communication and training your employees, installing an SSL, and investing in automated tools are very large steps in the right direction, however.<\/p>\n<p>If you take nothing else from this article, hopefully, you will begin investigating the threats that exist towards your website, and start taking steps to mitigate them. Your customers, your employees, shareholders, and more are counting on you to keep your website and them safe.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"author-inner\">\n<p class=\"bio-name\">Ron Doss<\/p>\n<div class=\"bio-desc\">\nRon Doss is a Senior Web Security Analyst and content contributor at SiteLock, a global cybersecurity company, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. With over 10 years\u2019 experience in web design and hosting, as well as 5 years focused on web security, Ron specializes in finding and removing malware along with dispelling other website security issues that harm websites. 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