Secureme
- 1. Who is Your Web Master ?
- 2. Is your website vulnerable to attack ? Wordpress is one of the world’s most prolific website platforms as it is easy to use and has many useful plug-ins that allow easy creation of things such as contact forms, social media integration and much more… This greater flexibility leads to greater and increased risk
- 3. How likely is an attack ? “WordPress websites targeted by hackers” BBC News 15th April 2013 “Compromised WordPress websites are literally infecting the world at the moment, potentially redirecting your website visitors and potentially infecting your users with malicious files.” Michael McKinnon - AVG Security Advisor 17th August 2013
- 4. Where the risk lies A website has many crucial constituents, including: – – – Domain registration and hosting Site Design and build Web Maintenance All these roles are stand-alone functions with very different skill sets, which need an infrastructure to ensure that accountability for your security issues and back-up is established.
- 5. Where the risk lies In the Industry this area is typically undefined and therefore responsibility for this is unclear. This generally only becomes apparent when your site has been targeted for attack, defaced or compromised.
- 6. What are the consequences of attack ? Massive Business Interruption Financial loss from lost revenue & reinstatement costs Total loss of control of a valuable marketing and administrative resource Inconvenience and the time resources required to rectify Potential loss of Business reputation e.g. if your site is used for porn distribution or is posted on your site.
- 7. What are the consequences of attack ? In an increasingly letigious society it is important to show as a credible and responsible company, that you can prove that you have taken all reasonably practicable steps to ensure your site is protected to avoid legal liability for any harm which ensues from an attack.
- 8. How can I manage this risk ? A simple security and/or back-up Plug-in DOES NOT resolve this problem The web is so dynamic that there is no ‘set it and forget it’ solution. To effectively manage the risk your security and back-up systems MUST be constantly monitored, maintained and reviewed.
- 9. The Solution Winters Web can provide: A comprehensive, monitored and maintained back-up and security solution As we are already providing this service for many websites we are in a position to give this peace of mind for just £1 per day.
- 10. About Winters Web Provides credible, experienced and respected technical experts Has an impressive portfolio of prestigious clients which include; ITV, The Downs Syndrome Association, Belvoir Castle and many more. Operates at all times with Integrity, commitment and professionalism.
- 11. The way forward… You can register for the service in the following ways: On-line at www.wintersweb.co.uk Call us on 0115 727 0027 E-mail secureme@wintersweb.co.uk