Very basic question about setting up a secure site

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I'm trying to set up a very basic site with no CMS, no web forms, no search forms. I'm not a dev person at all, but I'm inclined to do it myself since the design is so straightforward, but the site does need to be secure because the nature of the site might attract hackers. Assuming I have a great back-end dev professional and use Let's Encrypt, is there any reason I shouldn't do this myself with DreamWeaver? My understanding is that user input and third-party CMS software causes the bulk of security issues.

Thanks for any input!

pziecina · Accepted Answer

I'm not certain why you are asking this question.

First you say that the site is simple, has no back-end code, then you say you have a great back-end developer and the site needs to be secure. Lets encrypt, whilst on first impressions provides a simple certification for https, it does not provide the actual security guarantee of a signed https certifacate. Plus all it does is encrypt the connection not the sites code on the server.

Every site may attract hackers, but if the 'nature' of the site is such that you think security is so important, a genuine signed https certificate is preferable, not just for yourself, but also for your sites visitors. Most good hosting providers now have https as standard, or allow you to purchase a certificate for a small fee. It is then just a matter of ensuring that all code and assets are within the specified folder.

Nancy OShea · Answer

Google wants to see every web site buy into SSL certificates. Google gives a very slight edge to HTTPS sites on search results pages. Contact your hosting provider to assist you. This is not something you can do with Dreamweaver.

SSL Certs do not protect you from hackers nor ensure that you or your host are using safe web practices. It merely means you paid a nominal fee for a secure sprocket layer on your hosting server. That's all it does. If it makes you and Google happy, then do it. If you don't feel you need it, then don't do it.

Based on what you have told us so far, it sounds like you don't need it. But it's your decision.

Nancy

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