Protecting Your Digital Assets: Essential Security Measures
Your digital assets—like your domain name, hosting, emails, and website—are critical to your business. Yet, many entrepreneurs overlook security when working with developers, freelancers, or IT professionals.
🚨 One major security flaw?
🔑 Sharing credentials but forgetting to change them later!
🔒 Why Security Matters
Malware infections, hacking, and security breaches often happen because:
❌ Passwords aren’t changed after sharing them with third parties.
❌ Stored credentials on someone else’s device get compromised.
❌ Outdated security practices leave vulnerabilities open for attack.
Even if you trust the person you’re working with, good security practices are non-negotiable.
🛡 Essential Security Measures
1️⃣ Change Passwords After Third-Party Access
Once a developer or IT support finishes their task:
✅ Reset passwords immediately (or ask your provider to do so).
✅ Use strong, unique passwords for each service.
✅ Never reuse old passwords.
2️⃣ Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
🔹 Always enable 2FA for:
✔ Your domain registrar
✔ Hosting account
✔ Email accounts
✔ Website admin panel
This prevents unauthorized access, even if someone has your password.
3️⃣ Limit User Access
🔹 Give only the necessary level of access (e.g., temporary access for developers).
🔹 Create separate user accounts instead of sharing your admin login.
🔹 Remove access once the task is done.
4️⃣ Use Secure Password Management
🔹 Never store passwords in plain text (e.g., Notes, Word docs, emails).
🔹 Use a password manager like Bitwarden, LastPass, or 1Password.
5️⃣ Keep Software & Plugins Updated
🔹 Regularly update your website’s CMS (e.g., WordPress), plugins, and themes.
🔹 Outdated software is the #1 reason for website hacks.
6️⃣ Monitor for Suspicious Activity
🔹 Set up security alerts on your hosting account.
🔹 Use security plugins like Wordfence (WordPress) to detect intrusions.
🚀 Final Thoughts
💡 Security is YOUR responsibility.
You work hard to build your business—don’t let a simple security mistake put it at risk!
👉 Follow these security measures and protect your digital assets today. 🔐