Hosted.com: Taking Web Hosting Security To The Next Level

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, comprehensive Web Hosting security is more important than ever to protect your website and visitors. To help keep your site safe, Hosted.com®’s Web Hosting makes enterprise-level protection accessible to sites of all sizes. Combining automation, strategic partnerships, and user-friendly features, we have created a security ecosystem that addresses current and new threats while keeping everything manageable for non-technical users.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Modern web hosting requires a multi-layered, integrated security approach that can adapt to evolving threats while remaining manageable for businesses of all sizes.
• Automation in security processes not only provides better protection but also reduces the load on website owners, allowing them to focus on growth rather than constant security management.
• Free SSL certificates from Hosted.com® provide more than just security, they’re essential for building customer trust and assisting toward search engine rankings.
• Strategic partnerships with security leaders Monarx and Imunify360 enhance the effectiveness of Hosted.com®’s security system, providing enterprise-grade protection that evolves with new threats.
• Comprehensive backup solutions ensure business continuity even in worst-case scenarios, providing peace of mind alongside active protection.
• Simplifying complex security implementations through automation and expert support makes enterprise-level protection accessible to businesses of all sizes.

The Evolution of Web Hosting Security

Web hosting security has transformed dramatically in recent years. Many online businesses are experiencing a surge in attempted and successful attacks, creating new challenges for traditional hosting security approaches.

Cyber security threats have evolved beyond simple viruses and brute-force attacks to sophisticated ransomware, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), and AI-powered attacks that can adapt on the fly. These attacks often combine multiple techniques, making them harder to detect and mitigate with conventional tools.

Traditional security, like basic firewalls and periodic malware scans, is no longer enough. These systems tend to only react to known threats rather than anticipating new ones and lack the sophistication to detect complex, multi-vector attacks.

They also operate independently of each other, rather than as part of a coordinated defense, and require significant manual oversight and management.

Modern hosting security needs a unified approach where all the elements work together to provide:

• Real-time threat intelligence sharing across security layers for faster detection and responses.
• Coordinated responses across multiple fronts involving multiple systems working together.
• Centralized management and monitoring for a complete overview of the hosting environment.
• Automated escalation protocols to streamline security processes and reduce response times.

This allows security infrastructure to:

• Monitor thousands of potential threat indicators simultaneously by analyzing vast quantities of data.
• Respond to threats in milliseconds to minimize the impact of cyberattacks.
• Update security rules and protocols in real time to stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Use automation and AI to minimize the risk of potential human error.
• Scale protection across the growing infrastructure.

Automated Protection

With cyber-attacks occurring every 39 seconds on average, human monitoring alone cannot keep up, making automation fundamental to effective security.

Hosted.com®’s automated protection system uses real-time 24/7 scanning across all our servers and hosted sites. This includes checking:

• New file uploads before they go live.
• Existing files for signs of compromise or corruption.
• Database entries for malicious code.
• Core system files for unauthorized access and changes.

When threats are detected, the system automatically quarantines affected files and removes malicious code while preserving your site’s content. This level of protection directly impacts uptime and reliability by helping prevent security breaches before they happen while maintaining website performance during attempted attacks.

Encryption and Trust with SSL Certificates

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates create secure HTTPS connections between websites and visitors’ browsers. They encrypt data during transfer to protect sensitive information like credit card numbers and passwords from falling into the wrong hands.

SSLs also help build user trust by displaying security indicators in browsers, like the padlock icon in browsers’ address bars. They also verify a website’s identity ensuring users are connecting to the correct one and not a phishing, or malicious, fake.

Not having one, means users will see browser warnings, telling them not to access the website as it is unsecure. SSLs stop your potential customers from seeing these warnings, leading to lower bounce rates.

In addition to the security benefits, having an SSL may also improve SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Google and other search engines give preference to secure websites. This is because they provide a better user experience and can be crawled and indexed more efficiently. This means that HTTPS sites tend to rank higher in Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs).

Hosted.com® provides a free SSL certificate with all our Web Hosting packages to help keep your data safe from prying eyes or being intercepted, while potentially boosting your SEO.

Partner-Powered Protection: Monarx and Imunify360

Hosted.com®’s partnerships with Monarx and Imunify360 create a robust security ecosystem that combines real-time monitoring with adaptive responses powered by machine learning.

Monarx

Monarx is a powerful, automated malware detection and removal solution, designed specifically for hosting servers and websites. Unlike standard security tools, the software operates at the infrastructure level, constantly monitoring servers for suspicious activity.

Their technology uses advanced techniques to identify a wide range of malware, including web shells, adware, phishing attacks, and more. Upon threat detection, it automatically neutralizes it, minimizing the impact on your website while maintaining performance.

This provides immediate protection for your site with features including:

• Real-time monitoring that detects and identifies threats as soon as they appear, even those hidden by obfuscation techniques.
• Respawning and cloaking prevention stops malicious actors from reintroducing threats.
• Optimized scanning to minimize the impact on site and server performance.
• Server-level protection and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) filter traffic block malicious IP addresses and safeguard against vulnerabilities.

Their technology uses behavior-based detection, analyzing suspicious activity and comparing it to known malicious patterns using machine learning and real-time global threat intelligence.

This means the software can learn, adapt, and detect new threats, staying ahead of cybercriminals and protecting your site.

One of the key advantages of our partnership with Monarx is that it gives us the ability to make advanced, enterprise-grade, web hosting security accessible and affordable to businesses of all sizes.

Imunify360

Imunify360 offers a multi-layered security suite specifically designed to protect web servers. It combines proactive defense mechanisms with real-time monitoring to make secure web hosting effortless. The software is regularly updated to ensure each component is always up to date to address emerging threats.

Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

• Real-time PHP protection continuously scans your site’s files for malicious code, preventing PHP-based attacks.
• Advanced WAF filters incoming and outgoing web traffic to block common web-based attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
• The network security system monitors and controls network traffic to prevent unauthorized access and DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks.
• Intrusion Prevention and Detection System (IDS/IPS) detects and blocks network-based threats, including zero-day attacks and exploits.
• File Antivirus scans files and directories for malware, removes the threat and quarantines the infected files to stop the infection from spreading.

In addition to the security features and the reduced risk of successful attacks, Imunify360’s benefits include quicker incident resolution thanks to faster identification and mitigation with optimized server traffic for better performance and server response times.

This means we can protect our clients’ websites and data from harm and theft while ensuring a secure and stable hosting environment.

Backup and Recovery

Even with enhanced security, having backup systems in place for your online business is essential in a worst-case scenario. Backups provide the ultimate safety net, ensuring your files and data are protected and your site can be restored, regardless of most types of incidents. This includes malware infections, hardware issues, and human error.

Our automated backups give you the ability to restore your entire website, including files, databases, and configurations. Backups are created without interrupting your website’s performance or affecting functionality and the quick restoration process minimizes downtime.

Hosted.com®’s daily automated backups are included in each plan and let you restore your data instantly for safe, secure hosting, that then lets you concentrate on your business.

Security Made Simple

Web hosting security shouldn’t require a degree in computer science. That’s why Hosted.com® has made web hosting security as simple and accessible as possible for all our clients.

Our 1-Click Security feature transforms complex security protocols into a straightforward process, no technical knowledge needed. You get:

• Instant security hardening
• Automatic firewall configuration
• Immediate malware scanning
• SSL certificate installation and configuration.

Our automated update tool regularly upgrades your Content Management System (CMS) to the latest version with new security patches. By keeping your CMS current we help mitigate known vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of attacks before they can cause damage.

Finally, our dedicated Support team is expertly trained and is always ready to assist you with any issue. Whether you have questions, need troubleshooting, or require incident response, or recovery assistance, our Support team is just a click away via our user-friendly Client Portal.

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