Role of web host in security of a website

[Razak]

I would like to know what exactly is the role of a web hosting provider in the security of a website? I am planning to launch on online shopping website and I am really worried about the security of the website.

[Shanaya]

Absence of security is an overwhelming factor for any business and the same applies to its online presence as well. Web host plays an important role in securing a website. It is important to protect your website from theft of critical information. A web host provides security through:

1. SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)
2. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
3. Secure Backups

These are crucial factors for preventing malicious activities to the website.

[pravinD]

Hello, while selecting good web hosting provider, security is one of most crucial issue. Following security threats needs to be considered,
1) Email spam protection availability,
2) SSL certificates provided,
3) Back-up service for our data,and
4) server management.
Data is most important part for any company's operations. Support from a reputed service provider in terms of server management, maintaining data and Infrastructure management is most important factor.

[Rajpoot]

When searching for a new web host or evaluating the security of your own host, here are some things that should be think of like SFTP, SSL, Backups, Server maintenance. Consider above points and choose suitable web hosting providers.