How to Ensure the Security of a Website on Shared Hosting
Security is a top priority for any website, especially when using shared hosting, where multiple websites share the same server resources. At SkyHost, we ensure that every client benefits from advanced protection measures, providing a safe and reliable environment. Here's how we protect our servers and client websites:
1. Imunify360: Advanced Protection Against All Cyber Threats
Imunify360 is an integrated security system designed to protect your site from all types of cyberattacks. It continuously monitors server activity and automatically detects potential threats, applying effective security measures. Imunify360 includes:
- Advanced firewall: Automatically blocks suspicious IP addresses, preventing unauthorized access and protecting servers from brute force attacks.
- Built-in antivirus: Scans files to detect and remove malware, trojans, or viruses.
- Brute force protection: Imunify360 detects repeated unauthorized login attempts and automatically blocks attackers' IP addresses.
2. SSL – Secure Encryption for Communication
Every website hosted on our servers comes with a free SSL certificate. This certificate ensures the encryption of data between the server and the visitor, protecting sensitive information (such as personal data and transactions) from being intercepted. A site with an active SSL will display a "padlock" symbol in the address bar, indicating a secure connection.
3. DDoS Protection by Voxility
DDoS attacks (Distributed Denial of Service) are common and can severely affect website availability. Voxility provides advanced protection against DDoS attacks by filtering malicious traffic and redirecting it, ensuring that only legitimate traffic reaches the server. This way, your site remains accessible even during large-scale DDoS attacks.
4. ModSecurity – Web Filter for Advanced Security
ModSecurity is a security module for web servers that acts as a firewall at the application level. It monitors and filters HTTP traffic, automatically blocking attacks that target website vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
5. cPanel – Advanced Security Settings at Your Fingertips
cPanel offers a wide range of security features and tools that you can use to enhance the protection of your site:
- Leech Protection: Protects site folders from unauthorized access and prevents users from publicly sharing their passwords.
- IP Blocker: You can block suspicious IP addresses or those showing malicious activity, preventing unauthorized access.
- Hotlink Protection: Prevents other websites from using your resources (images, media files) without permission, reducing bandwidth consumption.
6. Ongoing Protection and Specialized Technical Support
At SkyHost, the security of web hosting is a constant priority. Our technical support team monitors the servers 24/7 and acts quickly to resolve any potential security issues. Additionally, we provide regular updates to the software and infrastructure to maintain top-level security.
Conclusion
Whether you run a personal blog or an online store, securing your website on shared hosting is a priority. With Imunify360, SSL, DDoS protection from Voxility, and many other tools, SkyHost provides a safe and reliable environment for web hosting. We ensure that web hosting security is handled by experts so that you can focus on growing your online business.