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Renay Kumar
5,226 PointsHow do i secure my website? HTML/Javascript/PHP
Hi, i want to upload my first portfolio website soon and i was wondering how to i add security features to it?? Files are in PHP with HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Like what sorts of codes will i need to secure my site.
Any help or links is really appreciated! Thanks
1 Answer
eck
43,038 PointsThis really depends on your website. If the site contains only content then your primary security concern is that you use strong passwords for all the accounts related to your website. Your website will utilize at least some of the following services/tools: registrar, hosting, control panel, database, content management system and using good password practices will help reduce the chance of a security breach.
Another concern arises if your website has a contact or input form of any kind that submits data to your server. It is important that if you include a feature like this on your website that you look into sanitizing and validating input data to prevent sneaky people form hijacking your form or even injecting code into your server or database.
There is a lot more out there, but for a relatively simple website, like a blog or portfolio, I think this is a good start :D
Renay Kumar
5,226 PointsThanks Erik, yep my website is relatively simple but i'll definitely have a look at the things you mentioned! Thanks a lot :) Really appreciate it.
Logan R
22,989 PointsLogan R
22,989 PointsWhat do you mean by "Add security features"? It is very vague. Do you mean security on your web hosting, security as in escaping your code, security as in SSL, etc.