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Category: Website Security

Adopting a culture of Online Safety & Cyber Security in the Workplace
10Jul

Adopting A Culture Of Online Safety & Cyber Security In The Workplace

The matter of online safety and cyber security has made its way up the ranks of ExCo agendas across the globe. Companies both big and small not only realise the importance of safeguarding personal and company data, but also their responsibility towards protecting the data of their customers. Obtaining and maintaining the best and most secure networks, hosting and operating systems needed to limit risk come at a cost. Sadly, unless your workforce is properly trained on online safety, your company cannot be fully protected. The Role of Online Security Awareness and TrainingThe Why?The How?The When?Topics to Cover in Cyber Security Training PlanThreats and cyber risk trendsGeneral safety onlineSocial media safetyPassword standa […]

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06Jul

How to Protect your Website and Personal Info from Cyber Security Risks

Digital transformation can help to improve, automate and streamline the way we do business. Amongst many other realisations,the current pandemic has highlighted just how reliant humans are on the internet. However, without following the correct security protocols, the cyber security risks associated with being “connected” could become catastrophic. In adopting change, we must accept and address the risks, first. This can be done by prioritising online safety on the monthly agenda and proactively implement encryption and protection strategies as a matter of urgency. The latest survey conducted by Citrix showed that 74% of South African business owners are ready to invest more in data security. Here are our Top 3 online safety […]

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WordPress Plugins & Security for Your Website
19Jun

WordPress Plugins And Security A Website Needs

WordPress is most definitely a favourite in the Content Management System (CMS) arena and WordPress plugins ensure that it has the most functionality that a website owner could want, including security. Unfortunately though, without proper maintenance, the system’s vast selection of plugins could also be its pitfall. In real life, a virus has disrupted the world as we knew it; in the cyber world an increase in viruses has been experienced, that are exploiting this disruption. Since the start of lockdown the amount of malware on South African websites increased by more than 300%. Now more than ever companies and individuals have to reconsider cyber security and how they will be protecting their businesses, websites, data, dev […]

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Why You Need SSL Certificate for Website Security
16Jul

Google Chrome 68 Update: Why You Need SSL Certificate for Website Security

This article explains the new Google Chrome update and why you need to install SSL Certificate for website security. In light of the rise in cyber hacking worldwide and the recent GDPR laws for the EU, many search engines have shown their commitment to website security and privacy by rolling out additional security features. At Google, one of these are the soon to launch Google Chrome 68, which will mark all sites that aren’t encrypted as “Not Secure”. It has therefore become essential for business websites to install an SSL Certificate as soon as possible in order to avoid it. Why the Push Towards a Secure WebsiteWhat This Means For Website UsersWhy You Need SSL Certificate for Website SecurityHow to Install a Free SS […]

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25May

What Is WHOIS Privacy And Why Do You Need It?

In short, if you own a domain name, you can benefit from WHOIS Privacy. But let’s unpack this for a moment. The world of the internet unlocks many benefits for companies and individuals alike. With it you can work faster, more seamlessly and efficiently, and with a strong online presence it is possible to take your company as far as London and Japan. If you know how to use the internet effectively, the world is most definitely your oyster. In the process, however, you also expose yourself to the threats of the World Wide Web. What is Cyber SecurityWhat is WHOIS Privacy?Benefits of WHOIS Privacy.How to Choose the Right Hosting Plan for Your Website What is Cyber Security Cyber security is something that every single one of […]

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08May

Advantages of SSL for your Small Business

In this day and age, cyber security is a major concern for any business, big or small. SSL certificates are one of the best ways in which a company can protect its website and its customers from cyber vulnerabilities.   What is a SSL Certificate and who needs them? A SSL Certificate is a Secure Socket Layer Certificate that encrypts data in real-time so that information is kept secure between a customer’s website browser and the business’ server.   It is a necessity for websites that gather personal data or online stores that process payments. Websites that are purely informative in nature, such as blogs or information-based business sites, don’t necessarily need it, but it could be advantageous. & […]

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03Feb

The Importance Of HTTPS Via SSL Certificates

An SSL Certificate for your website is of paramount importance to you, as a website owner. You need to be your client’s ‘online-bodyguard’, especially if you are asking them to submit personal information via your website. They could be accessing your unprotected website with WiFi in a public place and not realizing that someone is ‘eavesdropping’ and stealing their private information that was requested from either a signup form or even worse, a purchase. What is HTTPS: SSL CertificatesGoogle Ensuring A More Secure Web via SSL CertificatesDomains.co.za SSL CertificatesHow to Install a Free SSL Certificate What is HTTPS: SSL Certificates If you had a SSL Certificate it would create encrypted traffic and HTTPS is us […]

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