Guide: What your hosting company doesn't tell you about security
Your hosting company tells you they have backups. But what happens if the entire server goes down? Or if there's an attack that affects the entire data center?
The truth is that many hosting companies make backups, but they store them on the same server or in the same data center. This means that if the server goes down, the backups go down too.
Why backups should be outside your hosting server
Imagine this scenario: Your hosting has a serious technical problem (fire, hardware failure, massive attack). The entire server stops working. And your backups? They're on the same server that went down.
The solution: Automatic external backups
At SolveLens, we make daily backups and store them on external servers (like Amazon S3 or Dropbox). This guarantees that:
- If your hosting goes down, your backups remain safe
- You can restore your website at any time
- Backups are made automatically, without you having to remember
Other things your hosting doesn't tell you
1. Security updates are not automatic
Many hostings don't automatically update your plugins or WordPress. This leaves your website vulnerable to known attacks.
2. Monitoring is not included
Your hosting doesn't alert you if your website goes down. You have to find out when a client tells you they can't access it.
3. Backups don't always work
Even if your hosting makes backups, they don't always work correctly. And when you need them, you might not be able to restore them.
Conclusion: Don't depend only on your hosting
Your hosting is important, but it shouldn't be the only line of defense. With SolveLens, you have an extra layer of protection that works independently of your hosting.
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