What are some proactive measures I can take to protect my website from cyber attacks?

[Diwakarreddy]

Cyberattacks are a growing concern for website owners, as they can damage your reputation, lead to data breaches, and disrupt your operations. What are some proactive measures I can take to protect my website from cyber attacks?

[MilesGeek]

Yes, cyber-attacks are a serious threat to any website & you should take some preventive measures to stop it. You can take the mentioned preventive measures to shield your website,
1. make sure your all software is up-to-date
2. make sure your website having "HTTPS" in the address bar to verify a website uses encryption method
3. make passwords more complex and harder to crack
4. add Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
5. use firewalls for monitoring and filtering incoming and outgoing traffic

[harish2]

Website Protection Checklist: 10 Key Steps to Secure Your Site
Security from Web Development Stages.
Keep Software Updated.
Strong Access Control.
Install SSL.
Continuous Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing.
Input Sanitization and Validation.
Password Security Best Practices.
Monitoring Traffic Surges.

[faisal12]

Here are some proactive measures to protect your website from cyber attacks:

1. Keep software updated.
2. Use strong passwords.
3. Implement HTTPS.
4. Enable Web Application Firewall (WAF).
5. Regularly backup data.
6. Limit file uploads.
7. Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
8. Monitor website activity.
9. Conduct regular security audits.
10. Educate users about cybersecurity.
11. Implement DDoS protection.