Implement HTTPS
Use a valid TLS certificate to secure connections between visitors and your website. Ensure HTTP URLs redirect appropriately to the preferred HTTPS versions.
Keep Software Updated
Update your content management system, themes, plugins, frameworks, and server software. Remove components that are no longer needed.
Apply Access Controls
Use strong unique passwords, multi-factor authentication where available, and appropriate user permissions.
Maintain Backups
Keep reliable backups and test the recovery process. A backup is only useful if it can be restored successfully.
Monitor for Security Issues
Use appropriate security tools and review unusual activity, unauthorized changes, suspicious redirects, and unexpected new pages.
If Google identifies a security issue, review the relevant Search Console reports and follow the recommended cleanup process.
Security and SEO
HTTPS is a lightweight ranking signal, but security should primarily be treated as a fundamental requirement for protecting users and business operations.
No security plugin alone can guarantee that a website is safe.
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