In today’s digital world, keeping your website secure is crucial. One of the best ways to do this is by using a service called Cloudflare which we provide for free with all of our website hosting accounts.
But what exactly is Cloudflare, and how does it make your website more secure? Let’s break it down in simple terms.
Protects Against Cyber Attacks
Cyber attacks, like DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, can overwhelm your website with traffic, causing it to crash. Cloudflare acts as a shield, blocking harmful traffic before it reaches your site, ensuring it stays up and running smoothly.
Blocks Malicious Traffic
Hackers often try to gain access to websites through various malicious methods. Cloudflare uses advanced technology to detect and block these threats, keeping your website safe from hackers and other bad actors.
Encrypts Your Data
When visitors enter information on your website, such as passwords or credit card details, Cloudflare encrypts this data. Encryption means that the data is turned into a code that’s hard for anyone to read without the right key, keeping sensitive information safe from prying eyes.
Manages DNS Easily
DNS (Domain Name System) is like the phonebook of the internet, translating website names into IP addresses so browsers can load them. Cloudflare makes managing DNS simple and more secure. With a user-friendly interface, you can easily update DNS settings, and Cloudflare’s security features protect against DNS attacks, ensuring your visitors always reach the correct site.
Regular Security Updates
Cyber threats are constantly evolving, but Cloudflare stays ahead of the game. It regularly updates its security measures to protect against the latest threats, so you don’t have to worry about keeping up with every new vulnerability.
In Summary
Using Cloudflare for your website is like having a security guard, a traffic controller, and an encryption expert all rolled into one. It protects against cyber attacks, blocks malicious traffic, encrypts sensitive data, simplifies DNS management, and keeps up with the latest security threats.
We include Cloudflare as part of your website hosting, ensuring your site remains secure and reliable without any extra effort on your part.