Website Security

Keep your website clean,
safe and off Google's blacklist

Most business websites are compromised silently — no alarm, no warning. W3IT scans, hardens and monitors your site so malware, backdoors and vulnerabilities are caught before they cause damage.

1 in 3 small business websites have a vulnerability
£0 warning Google blacklists infected sites with no notice
48 hrs average time before an unprotected site is probed after launch

We apply these same hardening steps to every W3IT-managed website, including this one. Every technique we offer was deployed here first — tested in production before we recommend it to clients.

The Problem

Website attacks target small businesses, not just enterprises

Automated scanners probe every website on the internet, regardless of size. A small business site with an outdated plugin is as vulnerable as anyone else.

  • Malware injection Hackers embed malicious code that steals visitor data, redirects traffic or turns your site into a spam relay — all without you knowing.
  • CMS vulnerabilities Outdated WordPress core, themes and plugins are the number one entry point for website infections. A single unpatched plugin is enough.
  • Google blacklisting Infected sites get flagged with a "this site may harm your computer" warning — killing traffic and destroying trust overnight. Recovery takes days.
  • Defacement and data theft Attackers replace your homepage, steal customer data, or use your server to attack other sites — leaving you liable and your reputation in pieces.
43% of all cyberattacks target small business websites Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
30,000+ websites are infected with malware every day Forbes / SiteLock research
What We Do

Six layers of protection, built into your website.

No single measure stops every attack. W3IT applies multiple independent security controls so a gap in one is covered by the next.

1

Malware Scanning

Automated

Regular automated scans of your website files and database check for injected code, backdoors, suspicious file changes and known malware signatures. You are alerted immediately if anything is found — before it reaches your visitors.

Catches: injected scripts, backdoor files, database malware, file tampering
2

CMS & Plugin Hardening

Ongoing

Outdated WordPress core, themes and plugins account for the majority of website infections. We keep everything updated, remove unused plugins that increase your attack surface, and lock down admin access with hardened login controls.

Closes: plugin exploits, theme vulnerabilities, brute-force login attacks
3

Security Headers

Configured once

A set of instructions your website sends to browsers that block common attacks like cross-site scripting, clickjacking and content injection. Most small business sites have none of these configured — we set all six.

Blocks: XSS attacks, clickjacking, MIME sniffing, mixed content injection
4

SSL & Certificate Monitoring

Monitored

Your SSL certificate is what puts the padlock in the browser address bar. We monitor expiry dates and configuration so it never silently lapses — which would flag your site as "Not Secure" and break trust with every visitor.

Prevents: expired certificates, misconfigured HTTPS, silent trust failures
5

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Network edge

Filters malicious traffic before it ever reaches your website. Blocks automated scanners, exploit attempts, known attack patterns and suspicious traffic sources at the network edge — so attacks are stopped before they touch your server.

Blocks: exploit scanners, SQL injection, known malicious IPs, DDoS traffic
6

Malware Removal

Optional add-on

If your site is already infected, we identify and remove the malicious code, clean the database, and close the entry point the attacker used. Then we harden the site so the same attack cannot succeed again.

Fixes: active infections, backdoors, blacklisting, compromised databases
Always Watching

Your security status, at a glance

Every scan, every check, every certificate expiry — tracked and visible. You always know exactly what the status of your website is.

Website Security Monitor — yourdomain.com
All systems secure
Today 06:00 Last scan Completed successfully
4,847 Files scanned Full site coverage
0 Threats found Site is clean
99.98% Uptime (30 days) ↑ stable
Security checks
SSL Valid Expires 2027
Security Headers 6/6 configured
CMS Version Up to date
Plugins 12 active, 0 outdated
Last malware scan Clean
WAF Status Active
Recent scan log
Date Scan type Files checked Result
Today 06:00 Full malware scan 4,847 Clean
Yesterday 06:00 Full malware scan 4,847 Clean
2 days ago 06:00 Full malware scan 4,847 Clean
3 days ago 06:00 Full malware scan 4,832 Clean
4 days ago 06:00 Full malware scan 4,832 Clean
5 days ago 06:00 Full malware scan 4,832 Clean

Scan results and security status are reviewed by W3IT. You are notified immediately if anything changes.

Our Guarantees

What we promise

24-hour malware removal response

If your site is found to be infected, we begin removal within 24 hours — including outside of standard business hours for active compromises.

Weekly automated scans as standard

Every protected site is scanned on a weekly schedule as a minimum. Daily scans are available for higher-risk or high-traffic websites.

Immediate alert on any threat detected

Any scan that finds a threat triggers an immediate notification. You will know within minutes, not days — before Google does.

Full hardening report after every setup

After we secure your site, you receive a written report detailing exactly what was found, what was changed, and what is now protecting your site.

What's Included

Security that runs in the background.
You just run your business.

W3IT handles the full setup, keeps everything updated, and monitors your site continuously. No security knowledge needed on your end — just a clean, protected website and peace of mind.

Talk to us about your site
Initial security audit and report Full review of your site's current security posture, with findings documented
SSL certificate setup and monitoring Certificate installed, configured correctly and monitored for expiry
Security headers configured (all 6) CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type, Referrer-Policy and Permissions-Policy
CMS and plugin updates (ongoing) WordPress core, themes and plugins kept current — tested before applying
Weekly malware scans Automated scans of all files and the database, with immediate alerts
WAF rules enabled and tuned Web Application Firewall configured for your site and kept updated
Optional: Priority malware removal Already infected? We clean the site, close the entry point and harden against repeat attack

Not sure if your site is already compromised?

Many infected sites show no visible symptoms for weeks. Tell us your site's URL and we will run a free initial check — no obligation, no technical knowledge needed on your side.

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