Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024

The internet has made it easier than ever for businesses to connect with customers, market their services and sell products. But with these benefits come real risks. In fact, half of UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack or data breach in the past year, proving that no business is too small to be a target for online crime.

What many business owners don’t realise is that their website is often the easiest way for hackers to break in. Because websites are public-facing, they’re vulnerable if not properly secured. A compromised website can lead to customer data theft, lost sales from prolonged downtime and even a drop in search rankings, which can impact long-term business growth.

That’s why securing your website should be a top priority. With Cyber Security Awareness Month in full swing this October, now is the perfect time to make sure your business is protected. This year’s theme, “Secure Our World,” is all about taking simple, effective steps to stay safe online—and your website is a great place to start.

Four Easy Ways to Protect Your Website

1. Strengthen Your Passwords and Use a Password Manager

Just like you lock the doors to your office, it’s equally as important to protect your website with strong passwords. To minimise the risk of breaches, make sure your passwords are long and complex.  If you’re managing multiple accounts, a password manager can help keep all your passwords secure, unique and easily accessible without compromising security.

2. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication

Adding an extra layer of protection to your website is simple with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Even if someone gets hold of your password, they won’t be able to access your account without a second form of verification, like a text message code or fingerprint scan. We recommend enabling MFA on your admin dashboards, hosting accounts and payment gateways to keep your most sensitive business information safe.

3. Recognise and Report Phishing Attacks

Phishing is one of the most common ways hackers try to breach systems. These attacks often come in the form of fake emails pretending to be from clients or service providers, with the goal of tricking you or your team into clicking malicious links or downloading harmful attachments. To protect your business, train your staff to recognise phishing attempts by closely checking email addresses, being cautious of strange requests and looking out for poor grammar or urgent language. If something feels off, report the email and delete it before interacting with it.

4. Keep Your Software Updated

Regularly updating your CMS, plugins and themes is one of the easiest yet most important steps in maintaining website security. Outdated software can leave your site vulnerable to hackers. The team at Priority Pixels can handle all of this for you as part of our WordPress maintenance and security services. We thoroughly test each update to ensure there are no conflicts or errors that could disrupt your site’s performance. With our expertise, your website stays secure, functional and fully optimised.

Priority Pixels and Cyber Security

As a B2B marketing agency, we take security seriously in everything we do. Whether we’re building high-performance websites, running paid search campaigns or managing social media platforms, we ensure that our clients’ digital assets are well-protected. A secure website means better uptime, improved user experience, stronger SEO performance and a safer environment for your customers to engage with your brand, all of which are central to marketing success.

If you’d like to learn more about what we do here at Priority Pixels, get in touch with our team today.