Cyberattacks on Indian businesses increased by 300% between 2022 and 2024. A single successful attack can cost a Gurgaon business its reputation, customer data, and Google rankings. The good news: 80% of successful attacks exploit preventable vulnerabilities. Implementing these security basics eliminates the vast majority of risk.
10 Essential Website Security Practices for 2026
- SSL Certificate: HTTPS is mandatory — Google marks HTTP sites as "Not Secure"
- Regular Backups: Daily automated backups stored off-server — test monthly
- Software Updates: Update CMS, plugins, and PHP version within 7 days of release
- Strong Passwords: 16+ character passwords with a manager like Bitwarden
- Two-Factor Authentication: Enable on all admin accounts
- Web Application Firewall: Block malicious traffic before it reaches your server
- Rate Limiting: Prevent brute force attacks on login pages
- Security Headers: Implement CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and CORS headers
- Malware Scanning: Weekly automated scans with email alerts
- Access Control: Principle of least privilege — limit who can access what
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80%Preventable
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