Website Security for Small Business: Essential Protection Without the Tech Headaches

43% of cyber attacks target small businesses. Here's how to protect yourself.

Why Hackers Target Small Business

• Lower security = easier targets
• Customer data is valuable
• Ransom potential

Essential Security Basics

SSL Certificate (HTTPS) Required for SEO and customer trust. Most hosts offer free SSL.

Strong Passwords - 12+ characters - Mix of letters, numbers, symbols - Unique for each account

Two-Factor Authentication Enable on everything possible.

Regular Updates Keep WordPress, plugins, and themes updated.

Protecting Customer Data

• PCI compliance for payments
• Form encryption
• Clear privacy policy
• Minimal data retention

Backup Strategy

• Daily automated backups
• Off-site storage
• Test restoration regularly

Security Monitoring

• Malware scanning
• Uptime monitoring
• Login attempt monitoring

**Do I really need SSL?** Absolutely. It's required for SEO, customer trust, and browsers now warn visitors about non-secure sites.