Creating a website would not be complete without proper web hosting.

1. The Basics of Website Protection
Despite the recent improvements and huge leaps forward by website security professionals,
there are still a number of ways potential threats can penetrate through your implemented defenses.
Remember, there are a lot of attackers that may be looking to attack your website, steal personal
information, milk the money off of your accounts and hamper your operations, especially if you are
mainly using your site for business purposes, like e-commerce. With that said, protecting your website
also takes a little personal precautionary measures. Let's cut to the chase, what are the simple ways on
how you can protect your website?
Web hosting
Creating a website would not be complete without proper web hosting. In deciding the web host
for your website, you need to be able to choose ones that fit your budget, amply serve your needs and at
the same time, be able to prevent damage to your website in case of attacks from external threats. There
are a ton of web host companies out there. Here are some tips that will help you make a choice:
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If they've been doing it for a long time, then they are reliable. Web hosting companies
that have lasted long have certainly done all the right things in order to earn and survive,
so make sure to choose ones that have been in the business for quite a while!
Check their reputation. There are countless forums and review sites that are providing
information about the quality of service the web hosting company provides.
Some web hosting companies specialize in certain website themes and the like. So be
sure to choose the one that fits!

2. Use lengthy and complicated passwords
We all have a tendency to put in passwords that display the name of our family members, the
dog, the place we live in or any other thing that pertains to our daily life. Putting in simple passwords
may offer convenience, but this makes you pretty much vulnerable to external threats. Your best bet
would be to write up complicated and nonsensical phrases like “TheCatisWearingWoolSweaters”. Also
remember to capitalize and incorporate numbers into it. Most importantly though, remember to write it
up, never share and always memorize it.
Protection from DDoS attacks
One of the most common cyber attacks is the Distributed Denial of Service, which is mostly
done by a majority of hackers. There are a number of attacks that had happened recently, one notable
occurrence was when hackers used it to attack the government websites and hosting services of the
government websites of Zimbabwe, an African country, effectively disabling their services for at least a
week. There are numerous companies online that are able to provide protection from DDOS attacks, so
be sure to look them up and try to avail their services.
Aside from hackers, viruses and malicious software are able to attack and hamper your
website's services. Remember, keep yourself informed of the latest website security trends and always
keep your site updated with the latest protective measures.