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The Ultimate Website Security Checklist for 2025

Protect your website from common vulnerabilities with this comprehensive security checklist covering SSL, headers, and more.

SiteRoast Team
January 10, 2025

Why Website Security Matters

Website security is not optional in 2025. With cyber attacks becoming more sophisticated, every website owner needs to implement proper security measures to protect their users and data.

The Essential Security Checklist

1. SSL/TLS Certificate

  • Ensure your site uses HTTPS everywhere
  • Use TLS 1.3 for best security
  • Set up automatic certificate renewal

    • 2. Security Headers

  • Content-Security-Policy (CSP)
  • X-Frame-Options
  • X-Content-Type-Options
  • Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS)
  • Referrer-Policy

    • 3. Authentication Security

  • Implement strong password policies
  • Use multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Protect against brute force attacks
  • Secure session management

    • 4. Input Validation

  • Sanitize all user inputs
  • Prevent SQL injection
  • Guard against XSS attacks
  • Validate file uploads

    • 5. Keep Everything Updated

  • Regular CMS updates
  • Plugin and theme updates
  • Server software updates
  • Monitor for vulnerabilities

    • Common Vulnerabilities to Watch For

  • **Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)** - Inject malicious scripts
  • **SQL Injection** - Manipulate database queries
  • **Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)** - Unauthorized actions
  • **Broken Authentication** - Session hijacking
  • **Sensitive Data Exposure** - Unencrypted data

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