Website Security Hardening & Ongoing Protection
A website is often the easiest way into a small business. I help you reduce attack surface, harden your hosting and DNS, lock down forms and admin access, and keep your site secure over time—without slowing your business down.
Who This Is For
If your website collects leads, appointment requests, payments, or any sensitive information—even just contact forms—hardening matters.
- Medical practices, chiropractors, therapy & PT clinics
- Collection agencies and small finance businesses
- Local companies relying on lead forms and online visibility
- Organizations using WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or custom apps
Common Wins
- Stop spam & form abuse
- Reduce login and admin risk
- Harden DNS & SSL settings
- Improve backups & recovery readiness
- Safer hosting + better monitoring
What Website Hardening Includes
Every environment is different, but most hardening projects include a mix of configuration, security controls, and ongoing maintenance.
DNS & Domain Protection
Cloudflare best practices, DNS record review, registrar hygiene, domain lock, and guidance on preventing domain takeover.
SSL/TLS & Security Headers
Proper HTTPS setup, HSTS guidance, and security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, etc.) to reduce browser-based attack vectors.
Admin & Access Controls
Lock down admin access, enforce strong authentication, reduce exposed admin endpoints, and ensure the right people have the right permissions.
Forms & Lead Capture Security
Prevent spam and abuse, validate inputs, reduce bot traffic, secure contact/booking flows, and ensure safe handling of submitted data.
Vulnerability & Misconfig Review
Review common misconfigurations and exposed services. Identify easy wins to reduce risk, then prioritize deeper improvements.
Backups & Recovery Readiness
Ensure you have clean backups and a simple recovery plan. Ransomware and accidental changes happen—your site should be recoverable quickly.
How the Hardening Process Works
Quick Assessment
Review your website stack (CMS/custom), hosting, DNS, SSL, forms, admin access, and current protections to identify immediate risks.
Hardening & Fixes
Implement the high-impact improvements first: access controls, protective layers, headers, form security, backups, and key configuration changes.
Ongoing Maintenance
Optional ongoing support to keep software updated, monitor for issues, and maintain a hardened posture as your site evolves.
FAQ
Is this only for WordPress?
No. I work with WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and custom applications. The goal is to reduce risk based on how your website actually runs.
Will hardening slow down my site?
Typically no—often it improves performance. Proper caching, blocking abusive traffic, and fixing misconfigurations can make your site faster and more stable.
Do you offer monitoring?
Yes. I can provide basic ongoing monitoring guidance and maintenance support depending on your stack and needs.
What do you need from me to start?
Access to your domain/DNS provider and hosting platform (or a technical point of contact). We can scope access safely and keep everything documented.
Want your website hardened and protected?
Book a free consultation and I'll walk through your current setup, identify high-impact improvements, and outline a practical plan.