Cyber attack: is your website safe?

Following the recent spate of cyber attack warnings in the media we wanted to keep you up to date on best practice with regard to your website.

TIP 1: UPDATE YOUR CMS PASSWORDS
We have no reason to believe that your website is at any greater risk as a result of these threats, however, it is always prudent to ensure that your content management system t forget, if we help you manage your site, do let us know of any changes you make to your passwords!).

TIP 2: BACK-UP
In addition, we recommend that you keep a regular back-up of your CMS data. You may have back up facilities as part of your  hosting package but it is worth noting that any backup provided by a web hosting company is typically only useful in the event of server failure, not a hacked site. In addition, many web hosting companies will take no responsibility for your site at all, whether it is lost as a result of hacking or server failure. If you would like more information about our off site back-up services please do get in touch.

TIP 3: LIMIT ACCESS TO SELECTED IP ADDRESSES
To further protect your website it is also possible to lock down your CMS further by only allowing access from certain IP addresses. This option will prevent you from updating your website from any IP address other than the fixed one(s) i.e. via mobile but will provide a greater level of protection. If you would like to discuss this option further please do call us on 01428 722990.

GET IN TOUCH
In short, there are steps you can take to ensure your website is as protected as possible and if you would like to explore any of these, we are here to help. Please call Zoë on 01428 722990 or email zoe@mzuridesign.co.uk.