At elihost, we prioritize the security of our hosting environment. We make every effort to keep our servers secure. Our security measures include regular updates, vulnerability scanning, antivirus protection, firewalls, and the careful configuration of PHP and other services to prevent exploitation.
As an additional security measure we have configured our servers to only accept traffic coming from Cloudflare proxy. This configuration offers several advantages, including:
- DDoS Protection: By routing all traffic through Cloudflare, we benefit from their robust DDoS protection, which helps prevent malicious attacks and ensures the availability of your website.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Cloudflare's WAF acts as an additional layer of defense against common web vulnerabilities, protecting your website from malicious requests and attacks.
- Traffic Filtering: Cloudflare filters incoming traffic, blocking known malicious IPs and providing a layer of protection against spam, botnets, and other malicious activities.
- Improved Performance: Cloudflare's global network of servers helps optimize the delivery of your website's content, resulting in faster loading times and improved performance for your visitors.
- SSL/TLS Encryption: Cloudflare offers free SSL/TLS certificates, ensuring that the communication between your visitors and your website is encrypted and secure.
- IP Masking: With Cloudflare acting as a proxy, your server's IP address remains hidden, adding an extra layer of anonymity and protection.
By leveraging the capabilities of Cloudflare's proxy, we enhance the security and performance of our hosting environment, allowing you to focus on your website without worrying about potential threats.
Note: While Cloudflare provides robust security measures, it's important to take additional security measures on your website, such as keeping your CMS and plugins up to date, using strong passwords, and implementing secure coding practices.