When we talk about your website’s infrastructure, we mean the behind-the-scenes systems like servers and cloud services that keep everything running. If you’re using a website builder, they often take care of a lot of this for you. However, while developers and service providers can help manage these aspects, as the website owner, you're ultimately the one responsible for ensuring your own infrastructure’s security. 

To help keep your servers - the powerful computers that run your site - secure, follow a few simple steps. First, ensure your server software is always up to date, as updates often include important security fixes. Use strong passwords for server access and change them regularly, and if possible, replace or supplement passwords with strong SSH keys. Additionally, set up a firewall to block unwanted traffic and protect your server from potential threats.

When using cloud services, such as online storage or website hosting, select reputable providers known for strong security measures. Enable available security settings, like two-factor authentication, which requires a second form of identification beyond just a password.

If a third party is managing your servers and cloud services for you, ensure you have a robust agreement in place that clearly outlines what security measures they will implement and how frequently these checks and tasks will be performed on your behalf.

Often these behind-the-scenes systems feel ‘out of sight, out of mind’, so it's easy to fall into the trap of assuming that someone else is handling it for you. No matter what arrangements you have in place, as the owner, it's crucial to stay involved in safeguarding your infrastructure and the business assets that sit on them.