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Take the Security Headers Challenge! Is Your Website a Target?

Your website is sort of like your castle. A castle built with information. Is this web fortress of yours crumbling because of outdated protection? Can it be breached?

Take the challenge! It's easy, just run a free test. Check if new HTTP Security Headers will help.

Security Headers? What's that All About?

We're talking about security-based HTTP response headers. Here's how these bits of code help your website:

• Invisible protection from Website attacks
• Improved data privacy
• Improve your Google search ranking

Take the free challenge, and find out if you need more locks and alarms for your web castle! Maybe your website is already up-to-date with protection from threats! If not, add a few new security headers and secure your website. That will also keep your visitors safe.

Five Steps to Improve Website Security for 2025

1. Protection Against Common Attacks - The most important thing to improve your site security. Fight the most common hacker attacks to exploit your site (e.g. SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), phishing). Take a few steps to protect your site against these attacks. These significantly reduce your hacking risks:
   • Keep software up to date
   • Use strong passwords
   • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
   • Be careful about what you click on.
2. Improved Data Security - Another crucial aspect of website security. A hacked website allows access to important data, (customer information, even financial records). Taking measures for data protection reduces the chances of a data breach.
   • Use HTTPS
   • Regular data backups
   • Restrict data access
   • A data breach response plan
3. Better Control Over Content - Control content on your site to reduce malicious content from going live on your site (e.g. malware, phishing scams, hate speech).
   • Use a security-inherent Content Management System
   • Moderate comments and user-generated content
   • Regular site checks with a virus scanner
   • Train employees about risks, like clicking on links that may be malicious
4. SEO and Browser Trust - Factors to help with site security. Non-secure sites can be penalized in search rankings. Browsers even warn users that your site is not safe.
   • Use HTTPS
   • Get a security certificate
   • Monitor your site for malware
5. Compliance with Security Standards - You should comply with standards such as Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). That demonstrates to your customers you are protecting their data.
   • Review security standards for your business
   • Implement controls to comply with them

Ready to Take the Test?

Take your pick or try all three:

1. Security Headers
2. DMARC
Bonus points! Try this tough test:
3. DMARC

What about Email Security?

If your web fortress is secure with the latest protection methods, let's make sure your email is too!

Kahl Consultants recommends setting up three Authentication Methods:

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

For help with website and email security for your small business website Give Kahl a Call at 415-499 0838. Give your website some well-deserved attention, and check out our services.