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How to choose the right SSL certificate
Match validation level, hostname coverage, and issuance workflow to your site so you pay for what you actually need and automate the rest.
How to secure a website with SSL/TLS and HTTPS
Issue and install a trusted certificate, redirect HTTP safely, remove mixed content, verify renewal, and add HSTS only when ready.
How to build a website backup and restore routine
Define backup scope, frequency, retention, isolation, encryption, monitoring, and restore tests around the website's recovery objectives.
What to do when your website is hacked
Contain the damage, preserve evidence, find the entry point, restore or rebuild cleanly, and clear search and browser warnings — in that order.
Website security checklist for small teams
Prioritize account security, updates, access control, HTTPS, backups, monitoring, and incident readiness for a business website.