Website Security Guide
Protect your website with SSL, security headers, regular scans, and best practices.
Hawk Site Amp
2026-08-07
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Protect your website with SSL, security headers, regular scans, and best practices.
Website Security
SSL/HTTPS
Free, automatic SSL with every Hawk Site Amp site.
Security Headers
- HSTS — Forces HTTPS
- X-Frame-Options — Prevents clickjacking
- X-Content-Type-Options — Prevents MIME sniffing
- Content-Security-Policy — Controls resources
Hawk Site Amp sets all automatically.
Passwords & Access
Strong passwords, 2FA, limit admin access.
Regular Scans
Run Hawk Scan to detect vulnerabilities, outdated software, missing headers, SSL issues.
Backups
Daily automatic backups, 30-day retention, one-click restore.
Common Threats
| Threat | Protection | |--------|------------| | Malware | Regular scans, managed hosting | | Brute force | Rate limiting, 2FA | | SQL injection | Parameterized queries | | XSS | Input sanitization | | DDoS | CDN-level protection |
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Verify SSL
Confirm HTTPS with valid certificate.
- 2
Run Hawk Scan
Scan for vulnerabilities.
- 3
Fix findings
Address security issues.
- 4
Enable 2FA
Turn on two-factor authentication.
Pro Tips
- →Enable 2FA — the single most effective security measure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my site secure?
Yes. SSL, headers, backups, DDoS protection all included.
How often should I scan?
Monthly or after major changes.
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Is my site secure?
Yes. SSL, headers, backups, DDoS protection all included.
How often should I scan?
Monthly or after major changes.
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