Common CMS Windows VPS Mistakes
As more and more businesses and companies are using VPS hosting for their online stores and sites, not to mention the sheer popularity of window VPS’ amongst forex traders, many webmasters that happen to be using a windows VPS also often use CMS (Content Management System) applications to help them better set up their websites. The main reason for this is that CMS apps are considered so secure and extremely simple to use as well. One of the main issues with CMS apps however, is that CMS websites are very commonly hacked, though the main reason for this isn’t actually the website’s at all, but rather an error made by the CMS admin instead. Mistakes do of course happen, but more often than not, many of the errors made by CMS admins can easily be avoided in the future. Here’s a look at a few common CMS windows VPS mistakes made by CMS admins, and what can be done to ensure they never happen to you.
Failing to install patches – Ok, we understand all too well just how boring it can be to have to install numerous patches each day, and if that is indeed too much hassle for you, the very least that you should be doing is watching out for critical and the most vital of updates and installing them as soon as they become available. By failing to do this, you’re basically sending out an invitation to online hackers, inviting them to come and attack your website. Hosting on a windows VPS is incredibly safe and secure in itself, though failing to install patches and vital security updates is just asking for trouble. Hackers are often able to easily identify vulnerabilities in various websites and if you fail to install patches as soon as you can, you leave your site open to a hacking attempt which could quite easily have been prevented. Think of it like this. When you leave your car in the car park, you close and lock your door, you don’t leave the door unlocked and wide open as you head to the shops as that would make it much easier for thieves to target your vehicle. By failing to install patches regularly, you’re making things much easier for hackers.
Failing to change passwords – When hackers target websites, the password is typically the very first thing which they will check. Most CMS apps will generate a random default password when an account is created, though they will then urge you to immediately change it once you have indeed logged in and verified your account. Many CMS administrators don’t usually bother changing the password and instead stick with the default password which is far easier for online hackers to bypass and get around. Changing your password will take less than two minutes, and providing you choose a safe and secure password, and remember it or make not of it and keep it safe, your chances of being well protected will once again increase exponentially.
Choosing unreliable web hosting – This is arguably the main security threat to all CMS websites, and it too can be easily avoided. If you happen to be using an unreliable server and poor web hosting, any vulnerabilities in the operating system or similar applications can often be picked up by hackers and then used to their advantage. Shared hosting is arguably the most vulnerable, with VPS hosting proving the safest and most reliable. Windows VPS hosting in particular, has proven top of the class when it comes to safety and security, but even so, you should always be vigilant and on your guard.
Using plugins which are insecure – CMS applications tend to rely heavily on various plugins in order to work at their most efficient, yet once again, any plugins that are vulnerable and happen to be insecure can make life extremely easy for hackers looking to hack your site and servers. Before you install any new plugin, always remember to perform a simple background check to see whether or not they are indeed safe and secure. On top of this, always keep them well up to date as well.
Just remember, if you happen to be a webmaster thinking about purchasing a windows VPS for any CMS’, make sure you consider all of the points listed above and always do whatever you can to ensure your site remains as safe and secure as possible.