Website Security 2025:
Protect Your Business
Thousands of websites are hacked every day. 43% of all cyberattacks target small and medium businesses. In this guide, we show you how to effectively protect your website.
Alarming Statistics:
- 30,000 websites are hacked daily
- 64% of companies have experienced a cyberattack
- Average damage per attack: 200,000 EUR
- 60% of SMBs close within 6 months after an attack
1. SSL/TLS Encryption: The Foundation
An SSL certificate encrypts communication between browser and server. Without HTTPS, your website is penalized by Google and marked as "Not Secure" by browsers.
2. Strong Passwords & 2FA
80% of data breaches are caused by weak passwords. Implement:
- At least 12 characters with upper/lowercase, numbers, special characters
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) for all admin access
- Password managers for teams (1Password, Bitwarden)
- Regular password rotation every 90 days
3. Keep Software Updated
56% of all hacks exploit known vulnerabilities for which updates already exist.
4. Web Application Firewall (WAF)
A WAF filters malicious traffic before it reaches your website. Protection against SQL injection, XSS, DDoS attacks, and bot traffic.
5. Regular Backups
Backups are your last line of defense. Follow the 3-2-1 rule:
3-2-1 Backup Rule:
- 3 copies of your data
- 2 different storage media
- 1 copy at an offsite location
6. GDPR Compliance
Violations can be fined up to 20 million EUR or 4% of annual revenue.
- Privacy policy current and complete
- Cookie banner with real opt-in options
- Data processing agreements with all providers
- SSL encryption for forms
- No analytics without consent
7. Content Security Policy (CSP)
CSP headers tell the browser which resources can be loaded, effectively preventing XSS attacks.
8. Monitoring & Incident Response
Early detection is crucial. Implement uptime monitoring, security scanning, log analysis, and an incident response plan.
Security Checklist
- SSL/TLS certificate active
- Strong passwords + 2FA
- All software updated
- WAF configured
- Automatic backups
- GDPR compliant
- CSP headers set
- Monitoring active
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