How to analyse the security of your website
In a digital world where cyber threats are constantly evolving, securing your website is more crucial than ever. This guide will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to analyze and improve your website’s security, protecting your business and your users from potential risks.
Assessment of Current Security
Check your SSL/TLS configuration
Make sure your website is using a valid SSL/TLS certificate. This not only encrypts communication between your website and your users, but also improves your ranking in search engines. For more information, you can click on this link: Instructions to configure the site’s secure connection
Updates and Maintenance
A secure website is an up-to-date website. Check that your CMS (for example, WordPress, Joomla) and all plugins or themes are updated to their latest versions. Frequent updates fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Update your website’s PHP
Security analysis tools
A certificate analysis is an important aspect of website security, as it examines various aspects of your certificate and reveals potential security issues on your website. We recommend using automated tools to scan your website for known vulnerabilities. Here is a tool that will verify that your certificate is correct:
As you can see in the example, you can view the exact domains included in the certificate, the certificate authority, as well as the exact certificate dates, among other relevant details.
An important aspect to consider is mixed content. Your website may be forcing the use of HTTPS, but some file, image, or link may still be using HTTP, which is known as mixed content. If you notice that some of your web pages show a mixed content warning, you should fix the issue as soon as possible.
One of the most comprehensive tools for analyzing mixed content is Why no Padlock?:
If mixed content is detected on your website, you will need to edit the files so they work over HTTPS. If you are using WordPress, we recommend using the Really Simple SSL WordPress plugin to force a secure connection and make the changes automatically.
Reputation analysis
You can also examine your website’s reputation and look for potential issues. The best way to do this is by using a reputation analysis tool. You can use these tools to scan your website and identify possible problems with your online reputation:
URLVOID - Website Reputation Checker: malware review and information about the domain provider.
BrightCloud - Lookup: report based on possible infections, as well as the age and popularity of the site.
We update your WordPress
Remember that cdmon offers the WordPress Consulting service, which for €99 will review all these points and ensure that:
- Your WordPress and all your plugins and themes are up to date.
- You are using the latest supported PHP version.
- Your SSL certificate is correctly installed and configured.
Additionally, we remind you of the importance of implementing strong password policies for all site users, including complexity requirements and periodic password renewal. Consider using password managers and two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security. Create a secure password
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