BotGuard: The Official Blog

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, and so do the threats targeting web applications. For hosting providers, you need to protect your infrastructure as well as safeguard your clients’ data to maintain their trust. Here’s a cheat sheet to help get you started down the right security path for your safety and that of …

As a hosting provider, you know how important it is to optimize performance and deliver a seamless experience to your clients. One of the most effective strategies for achieving this is content caching. It plays a crucial role in speeding up website load times, reducing server load, and ensuring a smooth user experience. But what …

Cyber threats are more prevalent than ever and becoming more and more difficult to detect and prevent as malicious bots become more advanced and intelligent. From scraping your data to launching denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, bots have evolved into sophisticated tools that can cause significant damage to your business. The question is, how do you protect …

Compression is a big deal in web hosting. It’s all about shrinking file sizes to make websites load faster and use less bandwidth. For hosting providers, knowing the different types of compression, how it works, and its impact can really help in delivering better services to clients. Let’s take a closer look at compression. What …

As a Hosting Provider (HSP), you’re familiar with generating SSL certificates for your clients through control panels. It’s something you do regularly to make sure clients’ websites are secure. However, adding an SSL-inspection layer in front of your web servers is an often overlooked step that can benefit you and your clients immensely, improving both …

Let’s dive into something that’s pretty important if you’re in the hosting business: DDoS attacks. If you’re unsure what these are and how to tackle them, you’re not alone. What is a DDoS Attack? A DDoS attack, or Distributed Denial of Service, is like a digital traffic jam. Imagine hundreds of cars trying to get …

As a hosting provider, you’re probably familiar with the basic concepts of Layer 4 (Transport Layer) and Layer 7 (Application Layer) from the OSI model. These layers play crucial roles in how data is transmitted, routed, and managed across networks. However, it’s important to understand the distinctions between these layers and how it directly impacts …

You’ve probably heard about SSL. But what is it, and why do you need it?  Simply put, SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. This is a fancy way of saying that SSL keeps data safe when it’s being sent between your browser and a website. SSL locks your information in a virtual box and makes …

Understanding High Availability and Why You Need It In a nutshell, high availability (HA) means keeping websites and online services up and running smoothly, no matter what. And you, as a hosting provider, depend on it for yourself and your customers. But how do you ensure you’re always highly available and what can threaten this?  …

What Is Website Traffic Security and Why Hosting Providers Need It Website traffic security is one of those things that, while super important, is often overlooked. As a hosting provider, you know your customers are on the web and need a secure, well-performing experience, but you also have a lot of other concerns to contend …