The biggest security myth for small businesses is "we are too small to be a target." In reality, the vast majority of attacks are automated bots scanning for any site with an outdated plugin or a weak password. You do not have to be targeted to be hit.
The backup rule that saves businesses
Follow the 3-2-1 rule: three copies of your data, on two types of media, with one stored off-site. Automated daily backups with one-click restore turn a catastrophe into a ten-minute fix.
A practical security checklist
Keep your CMS, themes and plugins updated. Enforce strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Put a web application firewall (WAF) in front of the site. Enable SSL everywhere. Limit who has admin access.
Let your host carry the load
Security is easiest when it is built in. LexHost includes a managed WAF, malware scanning, DDoS protection and automated daily backups on every plan — so protection is the default, not an afterthought.
