Many website incidents are not sophisticated attacks. They result from expired certificates, outdated components or missing backups. Regular monitoring prevents most of them.
Six checks to monitor
- SSL certificate and domain expiry dates
- Website availability and response time
- Known vulnerabilities in your CMS, plugins and libraries
- Malware and unwanted script injections
- Backup frequency and successful test restores
- Administrator accounts and access permissions
Monitoring is not the whole picture
Automated monitoring provides early warning, but it cannot guarantee security on its own. Periodic authorised penetration testing, secure development practices and prompt patching remain essential.
Make it a routine
A short monthly security report — with clear priorities and remediation steps — turns security from an occasional worry into a manageable routine.
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