Could Your Website Be Vulnerable to These Risks?

Most hacks aren’t genius-level — they’re just opportunists finding unlocked doors.

  • Your emails could go to spam — or fail to deliver entirely
  • Scammers may spoof your domain to impersonate your brand
  • Your site could be penalised by Google for speed or security issues
  • Security warnings in browsers may scare visitors away
  • Broken forms or missing HTTPS could cost you leads

Quick Health Check for Your Website

Spot red flags that could be hurting your visibility, trust, and sales. Use the tools below to scan your own domain.

Email Authentication

Prevent spoofing, spam issues and sender reputation damage by setting up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC correctly.

Check via MXToolbox → Check SPF/DKIM/DMARC Alignment → Send Test Email to Mail-Tester →

SSL / HTTPS

An expired or weak HTTPS setup causes browser errors and lost trust. Make sure HTTPS is enforced with a valid certificate.

Test with SSL Labs →

Security Headers

Add headers like Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and Content-Security-Policy to block attacks.

Scan with SecurityHeaders.com →

Speed & Core Web Vitals

Page speed affects search ranking and user experience. Use Google's tools to test your site on mobile and desktop.

Check with PageSpeed Insights →

Mobile & Accessibility

Make sure your site works well on phones and meets accessibility standards. Clear layouts, readable fonts, and proper contrast help everyone navigate.

Run WAVE Accessibility Test →

DNSSEC (Domain Security)

DNSSEC helps prevent forged DNS lookups. It’s especially useful if you run email services or want maximum domain trust.

Check with Verisign →

Glossary

While we try to avoid jargon, sometimes it's the clearest way to explain technical concepts. Here's a brief glossary of terms used on this page.

Web Basics

CMS
Content Management System – manage website content without coding.
CRM
Customer Relationship Management – helps you track contacts, leads, and client interactions.
API
Application Programming Interface – enables systems to exchange data.
DNS
Domain Name System – maps domain names to servers.
CDN
Content Delivery Network – speeds up site load by caching globally.
HTTPS (SSL)
Secure protocol that encrypts browser-server traffic.
SEO
Search Engine Optimization – boosts visibility in Google and others.
Plugin
Modular add-on that extends your site’s functionality (e.g. shipping calculator, social login).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions – common answers for site visitors.

Email Authentication

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
Standard protocol used to send email messages between mail servers. It's how your email gets delivered.
SPF (Sender Policy Framework)
Allows domain owners to specify which mail servers are permitted to send email on their behalf, helping prevent spoofing.
DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)
Uses cryptographic signatures to verify that the message was not altered and was sent by an authorized domain.
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance)
Builds on SPF and DKIM to let domain owners publish policies and receive reports about message authentication failures.

Security & Compliance

GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation – EU/UK law on personal data.
reCAPTCHA
Google service that protects websites from bots and abuse.
OAuth
Open Authorization – a secure way for apps to access user data without sharing passwords.
API Key
Unique identifier used to authenticate a request to an API, often used for basic access control.
JWT
JSON Web Token – a compact, secure way to transmit identity and claims between systems.
2FA
Two-Factor Authentication – adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification.
RBAC
Role-Based Access Control – restricts system access based on a user's role (e.g. admin, editor, viewer).
Key Vault
Azure service for securely storing secrets, certificates, and encryption keys, often used in secure infrastructure deployments.
B2C
Azure Active Directory B2C – a Microsoft identity service for customer-facing apps, supporting social and enterprise logins.
PBKDF2
Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2 – a secure hashing algorithm commonly used to store user passwords.
MFA
Multi-Factor Authentication – requires two or more verification methods to enhance login security.
OpenID
OpenID Connect – an identity layer on top of OAuth 2.0 used for federated authentication.
SSO
Single Sign-On – allows users to log in once and gain access to multiple systems without re-authenticating.
DNSSEC
Domain Name System Security Extensions – protects DNS from spoofing by digitally signing DNS data to verify its authenticity.
Security Headers
Common HTTP headers used to harden apps:
CORS
(Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) – restricts cross-origin access to APIs.
HSTS
(Strict Transport Security) – enforces HTTPS connections.
CSP
(Content Security Policy) – limits executable scripts and resources.
X-Frame Options
– prevents clickjacking by disallowing iframes.

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