Without proper security, your website risks:

• Hacking : Attackers could steal or corrupt your data.

• Malware : Your site could be used to spread malicious software to visitors.

• Blacklisting : Search engines like Google may block your site, reducing traffic.

• Loss of Trust : Visitors may avoid your site if it shows a "Not Secure" warning.

• Legal Consequences : Non-compliance with security regulations can result in fines.

Malware Scanning : Detects malicious software or vulnerabilities on your website.

Malware Removal : Actively removes the malware from your site to restore safety.

DDoS protection tools identify and filter out malicious traffic, ensuring your site remains online even during large-scale attacks. It uses techniques like rate limiting, IP blocking, and traffic analysis to mitigate disruptions.

PCI DSS compliance ensures that your website securely handles payment card transactions. It:

• Protects customer payment data from theft.

• Prevents legal penalties and fines.

• Builds trust with customers, encouraging them to complete purchases.

SSL Certificate : Encrypts data and secures communication.

Web Application Firewall (WAF) : Blocks malicious traffic and common attacks.

Malware Scanning and Removal : Ensures your site is free from harmful software.

Regular Backups : Allows you to restore your site quickly after an issue.

DDoS Protection : Prevents disruptions caused by high volumes of fake traffic.

• Look for the padlock icon and "https://" in the URL bar.

• Check for trust seals like SiteLock, Norton Secured, or McAfee Secure.

• Use tools like SSL Labs to test your SSL setup.

• Perform regular security scans using tools like SiteLock or cWatch Web

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

1. Definition: A security protocol that encrypts data between a user's browser and a website server.

2. Purpose: Provides encryption and secure data transmission.

3. Focus Area: Secures the communication channel (e.g., data in transit).

4. Key Features: Provides encryption, authentication, and data integrity.

5. Impact: Ensures secure communication but does not verify overall site safety or legitimacy.

6. Indicators: Identified by a padlock icon and HTTPS in the address bar.

7. Use Case: Protects sensitive data like login credentials, personal information, and payment details.

Trusted Site

1. Definition: A website perceived as safe and reliable for browsing, interaction, and transactions.

2. Purpose: Ensures overall trustworthiness through security measures, transparency, and credibility.

3. Focus Area: Covers multiple factors, including security, user trust, privacy, and reputation.

4. Key Features: Incorporates SSL along with privacy policies, trust seals, and secure payment gateways.

5. Impact: Demonstrates security, credibility, and a positive reputation, ensuring user confidence.

6. Indicators: Includes SSL indicators plus trust seals, positive reviews, compliance badges, and visible contact information.

7. Use Case: Offers a holistic approach to user safety, security, and trust for e-commerce, blogs, and business sites.

Summary

• SSL : Focuses on securing data transfer with encryption. It’s a technical measure for website security.

• Trusted Site : Goes beyond SSL by incorporating user trust factors like privacy policies, security badges, reviews, and overall website reliability.

cWatch Web

• A website security platform developed by Sectigo, offering tools like malware scanning, DDoS protection, and Web Application Firewall (WAF).

• Provides active security to detect, block, and fix vulnerabilities and threats on a website.

• Includes tools like malware scanning, vulnerability management, DDoS protection, and a global CDN for performance enhancement.

Trusted Site

• A website perceived as secure, reliable, and trustworthy by users based on security features, transparency, and reputation.

• Focuses on building user trust by combining security measures with credibility and transparency.

• Relies on SSL certificates, verified business details, trust seals, and positive reputation to enhance user confidence.

In Summary:

Focus :

• cWatch Web : Focuses on protecting the website from cyber threats with technical tools like malware scanning, WAF, and vulnerability management.

• Trusted Site : Focuses on user trust and credibility, combining technical security (SSL) with transparent business practices.

Trust vs. Protection :

• cWatch Web : Protects your site in real time but does not inherently guarantee that users will trust the content or legitimacy of your website.

• Trusted Site : Ensures users trust the site based on visible indicators like verified business details, compliance with regulations, and reputation.

The SiteLock Trust Seal is a badge displayed on your website, assuring visitors that your site is secure and regularly monitored. 
The seal displays "Passed" in green if the scan is clean, and will automatically be removed if malware or vulnerabilities are detected. 

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