Shawn Randhawa, Author at Webnames Blog

Domain DNS SSL security best practices and tips

Supercharge your Domain, DNS and SSL Security with Pro Tips from Team Webnames

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 by

Cybersecurity and cyber resilience becomes more important with every passing year as threats grow in sophistication. Thankfully, increasing domain security, DNS and SSL is pretty simple. With just a little time and a few tweaks, you can significantly improve your protection from a variety threats such as domain theft, accidental downtime, identity fraud, business impersonation,…

Email Security Guide: Spam & Phishing Prevention

Posted on October 30, 2024October 29, 2024 by

Shawn Randhawa

Understanding Spam in 2024 In 2024, spam continues to be defined as unwanted and unsolicited messages sent indiscriminately to large groups. Although the core definition remains consistent, the tactics employed by spammers have evolved dramatically, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Spam is no longer confined to just email either, it has spread…

SSL/TLS in Modern Web Security: Why It Matters More Now Than Ever

Posted on October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 by

Shawn Randhawa

In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are more pervasive than ever and security is paramount. Whether you’re running a small personal blog or managing a large e-commerce platform, having an SSL/TLS certificate is no longer optional — it’s a necessity. We’re going to take a closer look at why SSL/TLS is remains for every website…

Google and Firefox to Stop Supporting Entrust SSL Certificates: What You Need to Know

Posted on August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 by

Shawn Randhawa

In a significant move to enhance web security, both Google and Firefox have announced that they will no longer support SSL / TLS certificates issued by the Certificate Authority (CA) Entrust. This decision is rooted in Entrust’s ongoing compliance issues and will have far-reaching impacts, especially to current users of Entrust and AffirmTrust SSL Certificates.…

Simple Tips to Increase WordPress Website Security Today

Posted on April 25, 2019May 2, 2019 by

Shawn Randhawa

If you ran a store, would you leave it at night with the door unlocked? Would you choose not to get an alarm system or insurance? Not exactly a brilliant way to keep your merchandise safe. Yet, that’s what millions of people do when they manage WordPress sites without proper security systems in place and…

Avoid These Mistakes When Registering Your Web Domain

Posted on June 16, 2017March 27, 2019 by

Shawn Randhawa

So you have an idea for a business, and you know it’s a winner. But you need the perfect domain: something professional, memorable, succinct and effective. Your domain is your web address online, and an essential part of your online presence—you want it to further your marketing efforts, help you reach your audience and reflect…