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A practical 2026 security checklist for UK small business websites covering SSL, email authentication, backups, updates and admin access.

Most successful website attacks exploit preventable vulnerabilities — outdated software, weak passwords, missing SSL, and poor backup practices. This guide covers the essential security steps every website owner should take, regardless of technical ability.

A web application firewall filters out malicious requests before they reach your website. It is one of the most effective layers of defence against common attacks. This guide explains how WAFs work and what protection they provide.

Most website security incidents are caused by a small number of common, preventable mistakes. This guide identifies the errors that leave sites most vulnerable and explains precisely what to do about them.

Discovering your website has been hacked is alarming — but acting quickly and methodically minimises the damage. This guide explains what to do immediately, how to clean up, and how to prevent it happening again.