Security

At Ovation Hall, safeguarding our clients’ data and ensuring the security of their websites is our top priority. In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are constantly evolving, and it is crucial to stay ahead with robust security measures. We are proud to implement a comprehensive suite of security solutions, including Imunify360 and weekly backups, to provide our clients with a secure and reliable hosting environment. Firewall Protection We utilize both Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Network Firewalls to protect our infrastructure. Imunify360 for Malware Scanning and Removal To further enhance our security, we have installed Imunify360 on all our servers. This state-of-the-art security platform offers a multi-layered defense system, providing real-time protection and comprehensive malware scanning and removal. DDoS Protection Our DDoS protection services detect and mitigate distributed denial-of-service attacks, ensuring that your website remains operational even under heavy traffic from malicious sources. Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) We employ IDPS to monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and automatically block malicious IP addresses to prevent unauthorized access. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificates We ensure data integrity and confidentiality by using SSL/TLS certificates to encrypt data transmitted between the server and the client. We encourage all our clients to use HTTPS to secure their websites. Regular Software Updates and Patching Keeping software up-to-date is crucial for security. We regularly update all software, including the operating system, control panels, and applications, with the latest security patches. Secure Authentication We enforce strong password policies and implement two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security on login attempts. Weekly Backups We perform automatic weekly backups of all accounts and websites every Saturday, free of charge. This ensures that your data is safe and can be easily restored in case of any issues. Backup Retention Policy Access Control We implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to limit access to critical systems and data based on user roles, following the least privilege principle. Security Audits and Vulnerability Assessments Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments help us identify and address potential security weaknesses. We also perform penetration testing to simulate attacks and evaluate our security posture. Data Protection and Privacy We comply with data protection regulations such as GDPR and ensure data encryption both at rest and in transit to protect sensitive information. User Education and Awareness We provide security awareness training to our staff and clients, educating them about phishing attacks and other cyber threats. Incident Response Plan Our incident response plan ensures that we are prepared to quickly respond to security incidents. We have a dedicated team to handle security breaches and coordinate the response. Physical Security Our data centers are equipped with physical security measures, including access controls, surveillance, and environmental controls to prevent unauthorized access and protect hardware. Logging and Monitoring We maintain detailed logs of all activities on our servers and network devices. Continuous monitoring of logs and network traffic helps us detect and respond to suspicious activities promptly. Conclusion At Ovation Hall, we are dedicated to providing our clients with a secure and reliable hosting environment. By implementing a comprehensive suite of security measures, including Imunify360 and weekly backups, we ensure that your websites and data are protected against emerging cyber threats. Trust Ovation Hall to keep your online presence secure and resilient. Thank you for choosing Ovation Hall. We look forward to continuing to provide you with the best hosting solutions in the industry. Feel free to contact us with any questions or for more information on our security measures. Together, let’s ensure your online presence remains secure and resilient against cyber threats!

At Ovation Hall, we understand the importance of data security and reliability. To ensure that your websites and data are always protected, we offer a comprehensive backup solution. We perform weekly backups of all accounts and websites every Saturday, free of charge. This proactive measure ensures that your data is safe and can be easily restored in case of any issues. Why Weekly Backups? Regular backups are essential for maintaining the integrity and availability of your data. Here’s why our weekly backup solution stands out: Backup Retention Policy We have a robust retention policy to ensure that your data is available when you need it: Benefits of Our Backup Solution How to Request a Restoration If you need to restore your website or files from our backups, simply contact our support team. We will guide you through the process and ensure that your data is restored as quickly as possible. Please note the additional fee and renewal requirements for clients who need to restore files after account termination. Conclusion At Ovation Hall, we are dedicated to providing our clients with reliable and secure web hosting services. Our comprehensive backup solution is designed to protect your data and ensure that your websites remain operational, even in the face of unexpected issues. Trust Ovation Hall to keep your data safe and secure. Thank you for choosing Ovation Hall. We are committed to delivering the best hosting solutions to support your business needs. Feel free to contact us with any questions or for more information on our backup solution. Together, let’s ensure your online presence remains secure and resilient!

At Ovation Hall, ensuring the security and reliability of your web hosting environment is our top priority. In line with this commitment, we are excited to announce the installation of Imunify360 on all our servers. This advanced security solution is designed to provide comprehensive protection for your websites, ensuring that your online presence remains secure and resilient against emerging cyber threats. Why Imunify360? Imunify360 is a state-of-the-art security platform that offers a multi-layered defense system. It combines advanced detection, prevention, and protection technologies to safeguard your websites from various types of cyber threats. Here’s why Imunify360 is the perfect choice for enhancing your website security: The Security Boost With Imunify360 installed on all our servers, you can expect a significant enhancement in the security of your hosted websites. Here are some of the key benefits: What This Means for You As a valued client of Ovation Hall, the installation of Imunify360 means that your websites are now more secure than ever. Whether you operate a small blog, a growing e-commerce site, or a large enterprise website, you can rest assured that your online assets are protected by industry-leading security technology. How to Experience the Change The integration of Imunify360 is seamless, and you don’t need to take any action to benefit from this enhanced security. All the features and protections of Imunify360 are already in place, ensuring that your websites are safeguarded around the clock. If you have specific questions or need assistance with security settings, our support team is here to help. Conclusion At Ovation Hall, we believe in leveraging the best technologies to provide our clients with superior web hosting services. The installation of Imunify360 on all our servers reflects our unwavering commitment to security and reliability. We are confident that you will experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing your websites are protected by one of the most advanced security solutions available. Read more on website security: Are Your Online Passwords Strong Enough? Thank you for choosing Ovation Hall. We look forward to continuing to provide you with secure, reliable, and high-performance hosting solutions. Feel free to contact us with any questions or for more information on how Imunify360 enhances your web hosting experience. Together, let’s ensure your online presence remains secure and resilient against cyber threats!

Computing technologies have been advancing at an accelerated rate, everyone has seen it and everyone who has a pair of eyes and ears knows about it. But there are some significant factors that are holding the development back. One of these is the use of mechanical HDDs. The problem with this is the mechanical part. While HDDs rely on moving parts, SSDs (Solid State Disk) rely solely on electronics with no moving parts, making it a lot more reliable and much faster. They function similarly to USB drives. SSD Disks use non-volatile memory for storing information. Unlike RAM, they won’t lose any of the said information once the power is switched off. They store data on microchips, so they have no moving parts which make them more resistant to shakes and have much fewer delays when they read/write data. In terms of functionality, they are no different from regular HDDs, but they offer significantly more speed. While HDD’s speed can be 15-20 milliseconds, SSDs have 0.2 milliseconds read/write speeds. This makes it obvious that SSDs will offer much better functionality. These benefits also apply to web hosting performance. Speed is a crucial part of modern data-driven websites. Users expect webpages to load in less than three seconds. It’s obvious that the medium that you store a website on, affects the speed at which it is delivered to users. SSD drives are about 3 times faster than HDDs, so you have an obvious reason to choose them, but they are about 4 times more costly. A 2TB SSD drive can cost about $4,000. A classic 500GB HDD costs about $80, while a budget 500GB SSD costs about $200. Looking at it more bluntly, with HDDs users will be reading your website off a spinning disk. It is a process that is based on physical movement which cannot compare to the speed of electronics. Although HDDs are still widely used in computers and servers, you should say no to using HDDs when you’re choosing a web host. SSD drives are about 3 times faster than HDDs, so you have an obvious reason to choose them, but they are about 4 times more costly. HDDs vs. SSDs The invention of SSDs holds a significant place among the latest technological innovations. They have departed from the traditional architecture that hard drives used to have for the last 10 years. The main difference between HDD and SSD drives is that HDDs are mechanical devices while SSDs are thoroughly electronic. HDD (Hard Disk Drive) A hard disk uses magnetic storage for storing and reading data. It has one or more rapidly rotating disks that are coated with magnetic material. The information from these disks is read with a magnetic head that is mounted on a moving actuator arm. The speed at which the disk inside rotates determines how fast the data can be read/written. HDDs at data centers and major enterprises usually have reading speeds of 7.2 thousand to 15 thousand rotations per minute. Their overall speed is measured with IOPS (Input/Output Operations per Second). The measurements mentioned above mean about 80 to 180 IOPS. Hard disks have only got physically smaller over the past years. Some new models have been filled with helium. This way the magnetic heads have less environmental resistance like they would have with oxygen when they’re moving. Companies are simply tinkering with existing technology, but it is on the way out. The ability to read data from disk platters only puts serious limitations on it. Pros: An incredible amount of available disk space from 100GB to 4TB. Cheap. You can buy one from $50 to $500 Cons: Vulnerable to a lot of movement. Very low read/write speeds compared to an SSD. SSD (Solid State Drive) Unlike HDDs, which rely on disks, SSDs store data on microchips. It doesn’t use any moving parts so finding and reading the location of a piece of data has theoretically no delay. The same goes for writing as well. This makes them a lot faster and more reliable than any of their predecessors. SSD’s speed is measured differently from HDDs because they are manufactured for different purposes. They can be read-intensive or write-intensive, but their performance is also measured in IOPS. A read-intensive SSD operates with approximately 4600 to 15 500 IOPS. A write-intensive SSD operates with approximately 65 000 to 75 000 IOPS. Pros: High-speed performance when accessing random data 100x faster than a regular HDD. High-speed data transfer, 4x faster than an HDD. Cons: A lot more expensive. So, Is SSD Web Hosting Really That Fast? Websites made with content management systems, such as WordPress, Magento or Drupal come with thousands of themes and plugins that all have to load and do their thing when a user visits the website. Further, once a visitor enters such a dynamic website, he/she triggers many database queries while accessing the on the page content. With so many database queries and so much content to view, using rotating disks significantly slows the overall speed of the website. Speed being an important factor as it is, both from a user interface and an SEO standpoint. Having so much to load for your users is a demanding task that requires hardware that can do it as efficiently as possible. Solid-state drives do just that. They read all this data simultaneously so the browsing speed will be much better, thanks to shorter loading times. As mentioned earlier HDDs read/write data with a 15-20 millisecond access time, while SSDs do it with a 0.2 access time. Traditional Web Hosting plans still store your information with rotating disks, while more modern ones have their SSD drives ready for you right away. The Advantages of SSD Hosting Simply put, SSD hosting is much faster and much more reliable than those who use HDDs. SSD drives are more shock resistant, have a lot less latency and access time. Here are some of the greatest benefits of using SSD hosting. 4x Faster Hosting Speed If a web