Website Security Services for Businesses That Cannot Afford a Hack
A layered defence for your website and the data it collects: an honest security audit, a firewall at the edge, locked-down access, verified backups and monitoring that catches trouble early.
Small business websites are attacked constantly, not because anyone singled them out, but because automated bots scan the whole internet looking for an outdated plugin, a weak password or an exposed admin page. When they find one, the result can be spam pages that wreck your rankings, a redirect to a scam site, stolen customer details, or a Google warning that scares away every visitor.
My website security services work in layers so that no single mistake is fatal. It starts with a website security audit: software versions, users and passwords, file permissions, server configuration, SSL, forms, third-party scripts and backups. Then the defences go in. Cloudflare’s firewall and bot protection at the edge, hardening on the server and in the application, two-factor authentication for every admin, and off-site backups that can be restored quickly.
This page covers websites on any platform: WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, static and custom sites, plus the domain and email settings around them. If your site runs WordPress specifically, the WordPress security page goes deeper into hardening the CMS itself.
When it makes sense to call me
- You collect personal details, payments or bookings through your site
- Several people share one admin login
- You do not know who still has access to your website or hosting
- Your site has been hacked before
- Browsers or Google have shown a security warning
- A client or insurer has asked about your website security
What you get
Website security audit
A review of software, access, configuration, SSL, forms, scripts and backups, with a ranked fix list.
Edge firewall
Cloudflare WAF, rate limiting and bot rules in front of your site.
Access control
Unique accounts, strong passwords, two-factor authentication and removal of old users.
SSL and headers
HTTPS everywhere, HSTS and modern security headers configured.
Backups and recovery
Off-site backups with a tested restore plan, so recovery takes hours, not days.
Monitoring
File change detection, malware scanning, uptime and blacklist checks.
How it works
- AuditA full security review and a list of risks ranked by severity.
- HardenFixes applied, firewall configured and access cleaned up.
- ProtectBackups, monitoring and alerts put in place.
- MaintainOngoing updates and checks through a care plan or periodic reviews.
Why work with me on this
One long-term client described me as knowledgeable in website development and cyber security. Over the years I have cleaned up enough hacked sites to know that prevention costs a fraction of the recovery.
Mihail has been effectively managing our web site, for the past 10+ years. He has not only been managing it, but he designed and developed it. On the web site he effectively implemented a catalog system and downloadable resources for the publications. We are very satisfied with the excellent quality of work that he has been doing for us.
Client websites in related industries
All client work| Client | Business | Industry | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Tax Group | Tax services | Accounting, Legal & Professional | valleytaxgroup.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Sofia Lashes | Beauty studio | Health, Beauty & Wellness | sofialashes.com (opens in a new tab) |
| Sharma & Associates CPA | Accounting firm | Accounting, Legal & Professional | sharmacpa.ca (opens in a new tab) |
| SR Notary Public | Notary public | Accounting, Legal & Professional | srnotary.ca (opens in a new tab) |
| Immigration Counsels | Immigration consulting | Accounting, Legal & Professional | immigrationcounsels.ca (opens in a new tab) |
| Precision IT Consulting | IT consulting | Accounting, Legal & Professional | precision-it.ca (opens in a new tab) |
Questions people ask
What is a website security audit?
A structured review of everything that could let an attacker in: software versions, user accounts, passwords, server and file settings, SSL, forms, third-party code and backups. It ends with a prioritised list of fixes.
Is my small website really a target?
Yes. Most attacks are automated and indiscriminate. Bots look for known weaknesses on any site they can find, regardless of size.
Does SSL make my site secure?
SSL encrypts data between the visitor and the server, which is essential, but it does not protect against outdated software, weak passwords or malware.
Where can I start on my own?
The free website security checklist covers the steps every owner should take, in order of importance.
Related services
- WordPress Security ServicesWordPress-specific security audits and hardening: logins, plugins, files, database and firewall.
- WordPress Malware RemovalHacked sites cleaned, backdoors closed, Google warnings cleared and the hole patched.
- Managed Cloud HostingFast, monitored cloud hosting on servers I manage or on your own account, with backups and SSL included.
Talk to me about website security
A few lines about your site and what is bothering you is enough. You will get a reply from me within one business day: what I would look at first, and what it would roughly involve.