At the risk of sounding like a broken record we can't emphasise the importance of keeping your website secure. You might think its overkill and a risk you are willing to take but we can guarantee you after being hacked once you will change your mind very quickly.

Hackers can steal user information, passwords, install malicious software, and can even distribute malware to your users. And all that without taking into consideraton the costs involved in getting your website and information back online if taken down.

The Basics

• Take regular site backups
• Keep Joomla and Extensions Up to Date
• Protect Administrator Login
• Use strong, smart usernames & passwords
• Enable SSL / HTTPS
• File permissions
• Only install plugins & extensions that are necessary
• Use Joomla Security Extensions
• Block Bad Bots
• Secure Connections
• Enable Search Engine Friendly URLs

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Useful Joomla Extensions

There are free and paid versions available in most cases below. Its up to you to determine the best mix for your particular website. These are some of our personal trusted favorites.

Akeeba Backup - https://www.akeebabackup.com/
JCE Editor - https://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/
Admin Tools - https://www.akeebabackup.com/products/admin-tools.html
MyJoomla - https://myjoomla.com/ 

RSForms - https://www.rsjoomla.com/
Regular Labs - https://www.regularlabs.com/
Zentools2 - https://zentools2.joomlabamboo.com/
JSitemap - https://storejextensions.org/ 
JEvents - https://www.jevents.net/ 
J2Store - https://www.j2store.org/ 
JCH Optimize - https://www.jch-optimize.net/
My Maps Location - https://www.joomunited.com/products/my-maps-location