Why my hosting needs security
Without a doubt, the single biggest issue facing the Internet is security. News of companies like Sony falling prey to hackers or the latest virus causing massive downtime seems to be everywhere. While some of the responsibility does fall on the end user, your host needs to provide proper security to your domain as part of their hosting efforts. A host that doesn’t provide top flight security isn’t doing their job. Here are just a few of the main reasons why your hosting needs top of the line security today and into the future.
Viruses
It is amazing to think that viruses have become the #2 most talked about threat on the Internet in the last few months, but it is true. Ever since the Internet became commonplace in our lives, we’ve heard about how viruses can take over your computer, erase your hard drive, steal your personal information and cause all kinds of havoc in our lives. A wrong click here or a downloaded attachment there and our machines become zombies. While the threat from hackers has overshadowed viruses, they still need to be accounted for and since most folks don’t understand that these threats are real and how to avoid them, security must be implemented at the server level.
Malware
Malware is often a blanket term used for all sorts of bad news that can attack your computer. Programs like keyloggers can embed themselves deep in your hard drive and record every single keystroke you make, including things like your password, bank account number and all that. Spyware sends pop up ads by the hundreds to your desktop in hopes that you click on one and automatically download dangerous viruses to your machine. The host needs to take responsibility for the welfare of the pages they host. By providing security and adequately warning users of what sites to avoid, you can go a long way in providing a safe haven for the pages you host.
Hacking
Hackers have been one of the biggest online security stories of the last six months. A group calling itself Lulzsec has attacked Sony, Nintendo and even the United States Government and gotten away Scott free. They’ve stolen millions of credit card numbers and taken people’s personal information and, at least at the time of this writing, law enforcement seems incapable of catching them. The average user is completely at the mercy of talented hackers which is why security needs to be implemented at the hosting level. It is only with monitored, high quality security that we can all remain above the hacker fray.
Identity theft
Twenty years ago, the concept of identity theft didn’t exist. Today, it is one of the biggest issues in the online world. A stolen identity can take years and thousands of dollars to replace. The toll it takes on individuals is massive. The last thing in the world you want is to be the company or site that got hacked and lead to thousands of identity thefts. The impact this would have on you financially would be incredible. There is no doubt your company would be sued for not providing the security you should have, and even if you manage to win the suit, the money it would take to defend yourself would be huge.
Reputation
Perhaps the biggest casualty in the recent spate of hacker incidents is the once-pristine reputation of companies like Sony. It wasn’t that long ago that the Sony brand stood for quality, now it stands for vulnerability. As any business owner knows, a company is only as good as its reputation. Once the public loses trust in you, it is time to shutter up your doors and call it quits. You owe it to the companies you host to provide the best security possible or you might as well not bother. When you consider the lawsuit potential alone, it should be obvious as to why you need the highest security standards possible.
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