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CyberSecurity FAQ

CyberSecurity FAQ


Website security involves implementing measures to protect your website from hacking, malware, data breaches, and unauthorized access. A secure website ensures the safety of customer data, maintains business credibility, and prevents costly cyberattacks.
You can check for basic security measures like HTTPS (SSL certificate), strong passwords, and regular software updates. However, a full security audit is recommended to identify hidden vulnerabilities.
Some of the most common cyber threats include:
  1. Malware infections
  2. Phishing attacks
  3. DDoS attacks
  4. SQL injection (exploiting database vulnerabilities to steal information)
  5. Brute-force attacks (hacking passwords by guessing repeatedly)
Security updates should be applied as soon as they are available. Regular maintenance, including software updates, security patches, and vulnerability scans, should be done at least once a month.
If your website is compromised:
  1. Take it offline to prevent further damage.
  2. Identify the issue using a security scan or forensic analysis.
  3. Restore from a clean backup if available.
  4. Change all passwords and update security settings.
  5. Apply security patches and review access controls.
  6. Consult a cybersecurity expert to prevent future attacks.
To keep customer information secure:
  1. Use SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS)
  2. Store passwords using secure hashing algorithms (bcrypt, Argon2)
  3. Limit data collection to only necessary information
  4. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for admin access
  5. Regularly monitor for data breaches
Yes! A Web Application Firewall (WAF) helps block malicious traffic, prevent hacking attempts, and filter out bots. It adds an extra layer of protection against cyber threats.
Here are a few key steps to improve security:
  1. Use strong passwords and enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  2. Keep all software, plugins, and CMS up to date
  3. Install a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  4. Regularly scan for malware and vulnerabilities
  5. Back up your website frequently
Phishing is a scam where attackers trick users into providing sensitive information, like passwords or credit card details, by pretending to be a trusted entity (e.g., a bank, government agency).
    To avoid phishing:
    1. Never click on suspicious links in emails or messages.
    2. Verify senders before providing any information.
    3. Use email security tools to detect phishing attempts.
For strong website security, consider using:
  1. SSL/TLS Encryption – Encrypts data to prevent interception
  2. Web Application Firewall (WAF) – Blocks malicious traffic
  3. Malware Scanners – Detects security threats (e.g., Sucuri, Wordfence)
  4. Regular Backups – Ensures you can restore your site if attacked
  5. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Adds an extra security layer

Free services


Free services aim to provide basic security support and awareness to all client
01

Scanning security Vulnerabilities

Enables the identification of vulnerabilities through open-source tools including OpenVAS

Benefits
weakness can be recognized, and potential exploits can be reduced.

Cost
Free (only for open-source tools)

02

SSL Certificate (Secure Sockets Layer)

The Secure Sockets Layer mechanism delivers website-user communication channel.

Benefits
Data encryption through this feature strengthens website security and builds trust among users.

Cost
Free

03

Two-factor Authentication(2FA)

Login access benefits from additional security through an authentication system which demands two forms of user verification during the login process.

Benefits
The integration of Google Authenticator creates secure accounts which lowers the probability of unauthorized intrusions free of charge.

Cost
Free (Google Authenticator)

04

Email Security

Includes resources that protect email communications while defending against phishing and spam threats.

Benefits
Reduce their attack frequency.

Cost
Free

05

Management of Passwords

Used for secure and store passwords.

Benefits
Password management and protection become better because this technology reduces password interception threats.

Cost
Free

06

Security-headers

Establishing HTTP security headers to defend against attacks.

Benefits
The implementation of these security measures protects a system from multiple cross-site scripting attacks as well as several other exploits.

Cost
Free (only for manual configuration)

07

Open-Source Intelligence Check

Examining exposed code as well as public repositories and databases.

Benefits
Identifying leaked information, the system blocks unauthorized access attempts

Cost
Free (using tools like Have I Been Pwned).

08

Security Awareness

Training content on cybersecurity to the client and staff.

Benefits
Establish a security content and reduces the human error risk while providing employees with increased empowerment.

Cost
Free

09

Regular Software Updates

Updating the website's CMS and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.

Benefits
Rejects attackers that take advantage of recognized weaknesses in software.

Cost
Free (manual configuration)

10

Access Control Review

Review the user roles, permissions and privilege divisions.

Benefits
Prevents privilege escalation and enhance the better inner security measures.

Cost
Free

Premium services


Premium features concentrate on ensuring your firewalls are fully utilised and provide the highest level of security.
01

Penetration Testing

Professionals performing both manual and tool-assisted testing to detect weaknesses.

Benefits
Identifies the weakness and business flaws. Provide the real-world attacks.

Cost
$100-$2000 to over based on the client request.

02

Advanced SSL Certificate

Offer high-level SSL certificates and provide the validation with the special features and warranty Backup.

Benefits
Provides better encryption and increased the security of sensitive information.

Cost
$40- $600/year

03

Web Application Firewall

Offering advanced application firewall features such as bot customized all the rule sets.

Benefits
Protection against the attacks like DDOS and SQL injection and leads to protected websites and enhanced security features.

Cost
$20 -$500/month

04

24/7 Security Monitoring

Offer 24/7 surveillance to detect system weaknesses and potential data breaches.

Benefits
Guarantees that all the risks are identified and addressed and reducing the damage.

Cost
$100-$500/month

05

Advanced protection to Malware

Identifies advance level and detects the malware on the website.

Benefits
Security against developing the malware threats along with the elimination upon detection

Cost
$100-$300/year

06

Advanced Vulnerability Scanning

Scanning the vulnerability regularly and identify zero-day vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

Benefits
Detecting the several weaknesses and guaranteeing fast patching and preventing the exploitation.

Cost
$30-$300/month

07

DDoS protection

Managing the large-scale attacks with the high traffic networks.

Benefits
Guarantees ongoing business operations even during the large DDos attacks

Cost
$200- $2000/month (depend on the scope)

08

Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)

Analysing and monitoring the security of data across the several networks.

Benefits
Enhancing the overall security process.

Cost
$100-$2000/month

09

Cloud Security

Suitable for enterprises including encryption and access control within the cloud environments.

Benefits
Providing security against unauthorized access and cyber-attacks.

Cost
$100-$5000/month

10

Ransomware Protection

Protection against the ransomware attacks with time-based scanning.

Benefits
PProtects sensitive data and reducing the chances of data loss.

Cost
$30-$1500/month

11

Advanced Authentication & Identity Management

Identifies the federation and authentication policies.

Benefits
Improves the security with stronger authentication and prevents from unauthorized entities.

Cost
$10-$300/month

12

Advanced data Back up

Enhanced the security of data backup.

Benefits
Guarantees and offers several backup locations.

Cost
$150-$500/year

13

Protection & Security of APIs

Secure data transfers between backend systems and applications.

Benefits
Protect sensitive information involving API and secure communication between systems

Cost
$100-$1000/month