Is HTTPS enough?
HTTPS is required but not sufficient. Security includes auth, access control, updates, backups, and monitoring.
Website security basics: common risks and quick wins
Security basics prevent costly incidents: proper auth, updates, and operational hygiene matter more than “fancy” tooling.
Quick answer
Security basics prevent costly incidents: proper auth, updates, and operational hygiene matter more than “fancy” tooling.
When it makes sense
- You collect leads, payments, or personal data.
- You rely on third-party scripts (analytics, chat, ads).
- You want to reduce business risk and downtime.
Common pitfalls
- No update process (dependencies, CMS/plugins).
- Weak auth and missing access controls.
- No backup/restore plan and no monitoring.
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Next step
If you describe your project briefly, we can quickly scope it, identify risks, and propose a realistic plan.
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Do we need penetration testing?
For sensitive systems it’s valuable. For smaller sites, a strong baseline plus periodic reviews often covers most risk.
What’s a quick security win?
Audit third-party scripts, enable strong authentication, and set up backups + monitoring.