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Home > Article > 7 security feature every hosting provider must have

7 security feature every hosting provider must have

If your web hosting provider can't provide these basic security features, your website is vulnerable to attack, no matter what you do.


Erdem Yasar Erdem Yasar
February 25, 2021
3 min read
7 security feature every hosting provider must have

Security is the top priority for most website owners. Some web admins may ignore choosing the ideal hosting provider while they are focused on their website’s security or speed. However, providers’ security features can save you from being the victim in many cases.

Moreover, many hackers are targetting web hosting service providers instead of targetting websites directly. They can cause annoying downtimes, or worse encrypting and stealing all your website data from the server. To avoid such unwanted situations, try to find a service provider that can provide these basic security features to keep your website running as expected. You can also take a look at our “How to protect a web server from malware in 7 steps” article to learn more about the most common cyberattacks and how to protect your server.

Table of Contents

  • Updates
  • Backup
  • DDoS protection
  • SSH and SFTP
  • SQL injection protection
  • Monitoring and scanning
  • SSL/TLS

Updates

UpdateMost software updates include hotfixes and patches for known vulnerabilities and bugs. Thus, if your hosting provider can’t apply the updates as soon as possible, it means the system is vulnerable to known issues during that time. So it would be wise to choose a provider that is capable of installing the regular updates quickly.

Backup

BackupOne of the best methods to protect your website against ransomware attacks is having automatic backups regularly. Even though the server is hit by ransomware and all the data gets encrypted, you can restore your website from the backup within minutes. So regular backup is a very important feature against any unexpected situations.

DDoS protection

DDoSDDoS is also a very common cyberattack method. Distributed Denial of Service, or DDoS for short, overwhelms the server with traffic and eventually causes downtime. It can be prevented by the hosting service provider’s firewall easily.

SSH and SFTP

SSH and SFTPSSH or Secure Shell or Secure Socket Shell is a cryptographic network protocol that allows you to securely access the webserver. It includes applications like remote command-line, login, and remote command execution. SSH is a secure alternative to the non-protected login protocols and insecure file transfer methods. SFTP or Secure File Transaction Protocol allows users to take care of file management safely.

SQL injection protection

SQL InjectionSQL injection or SQLi is a method that aims to inject a code into a website’s codes that depend on SQL-based databases. Most hosting providers offer protection against SQLi. It is possible to prevent SQL injection with WAF (Web Application Firewall), cross-site scripting, and vulnerability probing. There are also some solutions that check websites for possible injection vulnerabilities.

Monitoring and scanning

Monitoring and scanningMost good hosting providers monitor their internal network for intrusions or unexpected activities to prevent cyberattack attempts and malware activities. Hosting providers also regularly scan their systems for malware. You can look for a seal of protection from a trusted malware scanner company in your hosting provider’s website to make sure it is regularly scanned for malware.

SSL/TLS

HTTPSSSL or Secure Socket Layers encrypts the data while it is being transferred. It protects it against the attacks like man-in-the-middle. Most decent hosting providers include a free SSL certificate in their offerings. An SSL certification will also allow your visitors to know that their data are being protected.

Erdem Yasar

Erdem Yasar

Erdem Yasar is a news editor at Cloud7 News. Erdem started his career by writing video game reviews in 2007 for PC World magazine while he was studying computer engineering. In the following years, he focused on software development with various programming languages. After his graduation, he continued to work as an editor for several major tech-related websites and magazines. During the 2010s, Erdem Yasar shifted his focus to cloud computing, hosting, and data centers as they were becoming more popular topics in the tech industry. Erdem Yasar also worked with various industry-leading tech companies as a content creator by writing blog posts and other articles. Prior to his role at Cloud7 News, Erdem was the managing editor of T3 Magazine.

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