Jagmohan Krishan

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What are the best practices for ensuring robust website security?

  • Use HTTPS: Secure your website with HTTPS to encrypt data transmission between the server and client.
  • Strong Password Policies: Enforce strong password policies requiring complex passwords and regular updates.
  • Regular Software Updates: Keep your server, CMS, plugins, and libraries updated with the latest security patches.
  • Input Validation: Validate and sanitize all user inputs to prevent injection attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
  • Content Security Policy (CSP): Implement a CSP to prevent XSS attacks by specifying which sources are allowed to load content on your site.
  • Access Controls: Implement strict access controls to limit administrative access to authorized personnel only.
  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Use 2FA to add an extra layer of security for user accounts.
  • Error Handling: Properly handle errors to avoid revealing sensitive information through error messages.
  • Regular Backups: Regularly back up your website data to ensure you can recover quickly from security breaches or data loss.
  • Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential threats.
  • Firewalls: Use web application firewalls (WAFs) to protect your website from common threats like DDoS attacks.
  • Secure Configuration: Ensure your server and application configurations follow security best practices.
  • Limit File Uploads: Restrict file uploads to necessary file types and scan uploaded files for malware.
  • Log Monitoring: Implement logging and monitoring to detect and respond to suspicious activities promptly.
  • Educate Users: Educate users and employees about security best practices and phishing prevention to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks.