These days, you simply cannot be too careful when it comes to the security of your data. Unfortunately, attacks happen every day, and websites of all scopes and sizes are targeted. If you have a dedicated server, you are already in a better position in terms of security than many other types of hosting. However, there are some steps you should take to add security to your dedicated server where possible.
Keep things updated
make an effort to check for security updates and patches regularly. This should be done manually at least a few times a month. Don’t rely on your software to notify you when an update is available; Being proactive will ensure that updates are installed as soon as possible when they are available and will reduce your chances of falling victim to an attack.
Use only trusted networks
When logging into your hosting account with your credentials, make sure that you are using a reliable network. This means that you should avoid logging into your hosting account when logging into a public wireless or other unsecured network. Furthermore, be sure to inform any other users with accounts of this protocol.
Choose DDoS Protection
DDoS attacks are becoming increasingly common, so there has never been a better time to add DDoS protection to your dedicated hosting account. This will protect you from attacks that could crash your server through the use of illegal traffic flow. A DDoS protection plan will provide an extra layer of protection that essentially “filters” through your traffic to ensure that only legitimate visitors are allowed in. DDoS protection options are available to protect against attacks of various sizes, ranging from around 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps or more!
Back up data regularly
Even when you take all possible security precautions, attacks and other security vulnerabilities can occur. With that in mind, it’s always a good idea to have a backup plan. Specifically, you should take the time to back up all your most important data at least once a week, maybe more. This way, if something happens to your site, you can at least restore it to its previous state using the backup data you saved.
Think of a managed server
If the idea of dealing with all those security responsibilities seems a bit overwhelming, one of the best things you can do on your own is actually to consider a managed server instead. With a managed server, you will have your own administrator who will handle all important aspects of protecting your security. From installing updates to backing up data regularly, these administrators can save a lot of time and effort.
These are just a few of the most important steps you can take to enhance security on your dedicated server. If you are not already following these guidelines, now is the time to implement them as part of your daily server and website maintenance tasks.
