Moving Your WordPress Configuration File Outside Web Root – Is There Any Security Benefit?
WordPress uses a file named wp-config.php to store some important configuration settings. This file contains among other things, your database username and password. So it is crucial for the security of your website that nobody will have access to the contents of that file. The configuration file (wp-config.php) is by default located in the root […]
5 Best and Easy Security Tips to Enjoy Safe and Protected Online Shopping
Shopping online has carried lots of convenience for us. Like saving time and money with ample of discount collection being offered at different e-commerce stores. But these advantages can only bring more benefits to you when you take care of the most important aspect when you are browsing the e-commerce portals for shopping and that […]
How to Protect the Security of a Website?
1.Modify the password. No matter it is for business or not, the original password of the website is usually admin. So when you receive a website program the first thing taken is to modify the password. You should set a particular password which would better contain letter, number and symbol. In addition, it should have […]
How Can You Run a Smart Security Check on Your Magento eCommerce Store?
Each passing day, technology is emerging and using these latest innovations in the technological field, smart web development services are booming. For instance, consider the market for eCommerce business. A few years ago, people couldn’t even think of buying necessary things online and now, this has almost become a fashion! Using the remarkable Magento web […]
Web Applications Penetration Testing – Security Measures – Security Assessment
1. Introduction What is a web application? Why web applications are the first target for hackers? Why vulnerabilities occur in web applications? How we can make a web application a cure portal. As I understand a web application is a portal available on internet for the general public who can easily make use of it […]
6 Benefits of Using Drupal As A CMS For Your Website
A content management system (CMS) will make it easier for you to create, publish, edit, and manage website content using a graphical user interface. Based on your requirements, you have option to choose from an array of open source content management systems – WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento, and Blogger – according to your precise needs. […]
Why Insurance Agency Websites Need SSL
There are many compelling reasons why insurance agency websites should move to SSL, including security, encryption and trust. Google is making a big push to move all websites to SSL, and said that as of October 2017, “Passwords and credit cards are not the only types of data that should be private. Any type of […]
Definition and How SSL Works
You might have heard about the Google Security Update where all websites that do not use an SSL Certificate will be marked as Not Secure. Surely you do not want to be marked as Not Secure, right? As a business owner, you want the best for your company. We know that you might be asking […]
Tips to Make Your SSL Secure
As SSL technology evolves and changes, new vulnerabilities begin to cause problems. Secure socket layer (SSL) technology has changed in recent years, and new vulnerabilities have also been discovered. This tip explores the new SSL security landscape and outlines emerging security issues. Read on to learn the latest on these SSL security issues and steps […]
Do Web Developers Avoid Scrutiny?
Due to the nature of my business I speak to many people in various industries and something is becoming more and more clear as time goes by – website and web application developers are reluctant to have the security of their work scrutinised. I understand their dilemma – if they have their solutions security tested […]
