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    Website & Web Application Security

    Find the Weaknesses Before Someone Else Does.

    Your website or web application can contain customer information, administrative accounts, databases, APIs and connections to critical business systems. Certtech helps businesses identify vulnerabilities, strengthen their applications and recover websites that have already been compromised.

    Vulnerability identification
    Security hardening
    Hacked website recovery
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    Security Assessment
    Application Report
    clientwebsite.ca
    Live
    SSL/TLS
    Secure
    Authentication
    Review Required
    Dependencies
    2 Issues
    Security Headers
    6 / 7 Passed
    Malware Scan
    Clean
    82/ 100
    Overall Security Score
    Good — Improvements Recommended
    2 items require attention before they become incidents.
    Proactive Website Security

    Is Your Website Actually Secure?

    A website can appear completely normal while serious security weaknesses exist behind the scenes. Outdated software, insecure configurations, weak authentication, vulnerable dependencies and improper access controls can create opportunities for attackers.

    Certtech security assessments examine what is happening beneath the surface and help identify vulnerabilities before they become security incidents.

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    running
    Enumerating software & dependencies100%
    Testing authentication controls74%
    Inspecting server configuration58%
    Reviewing security headers92%
    Checking exposed services & endpoints40%
    Looking beneath the surface — not just the homepage.
    Two Ways We Can Help

    Prevent It — or Recover From It.

    Whether you want to get ahead of a problem or you're dealing with one right now, there's a clear path forward.

    Security Assessment

    Have your website or web application reviewed for vulnerabilities, configuration issues and potential security weaknesses.

    Assess My Website
    Time-Sensitive

    Hacked Website Recovery

    If your website has been compromised, we'll help investigate the incident, remove malicious content and strengthen the site against reinfection.

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    Website Security Assessments

    Know What's Happening Behind the Surface.

    Our website security assessments examine common vulnerabilities, configuration weaknesses and security controls that may put your website, business or users at risk.

    Website Configuration

    Review potentially unsafe configuration settings and unnecessary exposure.

    Authentication & Login Security

    Evaluate administrative access, authentication controls and account protection.

    CMS & Software

    Review CMS installations, plugins, themes, frameworks and other dependencies.

    Hosting & Server Configuration

    Identify potentially unsafe server settings, exposed services and configuration weaknesses.

    SSL/TLS & Security Headers

    Review HTTPS configuration and browser security protections.

    Forms & User Input

    Assess how information submitted through the website is handled.

    Backups & Recovery

    Review whether reliable recovery options exist if an incident occurs.

    Logging & Monitoring

    Determine whether suspicious activity can be identified and investigated.

    Web Application Security

    Custom Applications Require More Than a Malware Scanner.

    Client portals, SaaS platforms, dashboards, internal business systems and API-connected applications introduce security risks that traditional website scanning tools may never identify.

    Certtech can evaluate the architecture, authentication, permissions, configuration and application logic behind custom web applications.

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    Client / BrowserL1
    Authentication & SessionsL2
    Application LogicL3
    API LayerL4
    Database & StorageL5

    Every layer is a potential attack surface.

    Authentication

    Password security, account protection and session management.

    Access Control

    Whether users can access information or functionality they shouldn't.

    Application Configuration

    Development settings, error handling, server configuration and exposed services.

    Input & Data Handling

    How forms, URLs, APIs and other application inputs are processed.

    Dependencies

    Third-party packages, frameworks, plugins and software components.

    API Security

    Authentication, authorization, exposed endpoints and request validation.

    Sensitive Information

    Potential exposure of credentials, API keys, configuration files and customer data.

    Security assessments can incorporate recognized web application security guidance including OWASP.

    Hacked Website Recovery

    Has Your Website Already Been Hacked?

    If your website is redirecting visitors, displaying unfamiliar pages, sending spam, showing browser warnings or behaving differently than normal, it may already be compromised.

    Certtech can help investigate what happened, remove identified malicious content and address security weaknesses that may have contributed to the compromise.

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    incident_investigation
    analyzing
    Scanning file integrity ................. 1,284 files
    Detected modified core file: index.php
    Suspicious redirect found in .htaccess
    Unknown admin account: sys_backup01
    Injected script located in footer.php
    Tracing entry point via access logs ...
    4 indicators of compromise identified
    Warning Signs

    Signs Your Website May Have Been Compromised

    Visitors are redirected to unfamiliar websites
    Strange pages appear in Google
    Unknown administrator accounts appear
    Your hosting provider reports malicious files
    Browser security warnings appear
    The website begins sending spam
    Unexpected code or JavaScript appears
    Website files change unexpectedly
    The website becomes unusually slow
    Malware returns after previous cleanup

    Noticing one or more of these? It's worth investigating quickly — get in touch and we'll help you assess the situation.

    Recovery Process

    Clean the Website. Find the Cause. Secure the Entry Point.

    Simply deleting malicious files may not solve the problem. If the weakness that allowed the compromise remains, the website can become infected again.

    01

    Investigate

    Review the website, hosting environment, application configuration, files and available logs to determine the potential scope of the incident.

    02

    Contain

    Help limit continued damage while preserving information that may be useful during the investigation.

    03

    Remove

    Remove identified malicious files, injected code, unauthorized accounts, spam pages and other indicators of compromise.

    04

    Patch

    Address vulnerable software, configuration issues or security weaknesses discovered during the investigation.

    05

    Harden

    Implement appropriate security improvements to reduce the attack surface.

    06

    Monitor

    Continue watching for suspicious activity or signs that an attacker is attempting to regain access.

    Security Hardening

    Reduce Your Attack Surface.

    After an assessment or security incident, Certtech can help strengthen the website or application by implementing appropriate layers of protection. This pairs naturally with ongoing website maintenance.

    Multi-factor authentication
    Administrator access restrictions
    Strong password policies
    Security headers
    Server configuration improvements
    Web application firewall configuration
    Software and dependency updates
    Removal of unused accounts and applications
    File permission hardening
    Login protection
    Automated backups
    Security monitoring
    Improved logging
    API protections
    Secure development recommendations

    Security isn't one setting or one plugin. It requires multiple layers working together.

    Web Application Security Standards

    Security Testing Based on Recognized Industry Guidance.

    For web applications, assessments can incorporate recognized security guidance such as the OWASP Top 10 to help identify common application security risks.

    Broken access control
    Security misconfiguration
    Authentication weaknesses
    Injection vulnerabilities
    Cryptographic weaknesses
    Software supply-chain & dependency risks
    Application integrity issues
    Security logging weaknesses
    Insecure application design

    The goal is not simply to generate an automated vulnerability report. Certtech helps identify what matters, explain the potential risk and provide practical recommendations for remediation.

    Clear Security Reporting

    Know What We Found — and What to Fix First.

    Security reports should help you make decisions, not overwhelm you with pages of automated scanner output.

    Website Security Assessment Report
    6 sections · prioritized
    Overview

    Executive Summary

    A straightforward overview of the website or application's security posture.

    Findings

    Identified Vulnerabilities

    Security weaknesses discovered during the assessment.

    Priority

    Risk Classification

    Findings categorized to help prioritize remediation.

    Detail

    Technical Evidence

    Supporting information for developers where appropriate.

    Fixes

    Recommended Remediation

    Clear recommendations for addressing identified security concerns.

    Roadmap

    Prioritized Action Plan

    A roadmap showing what should be addressed first.

    Website & Application Security

    Security for More Than WordPress.

    From simple brochure sites to complex platforms, we help protect the systems your business runs on.

    Business Websites

    Protect public-facing websites, customer inquiries and your company's online reputation.

    WordPress Websites

    Investigate malware, compromised plugins, vulnerable themes, administrative accounts and website configuration.

    Custom Websites

    Assess custom-developed websites where standard CMS security tools may provide limited visibility.

    Web Applications

    Assess portals, dashboards, internal systems, SaaS applications and custom business platforms.

    APIs

    Evaluate endpoints connecting applications, databases and business systems.

    E-Commerce Websites

    Help protect administrative access, customer-facing functionality and the systems surrounding online transactions.

    Why Certtech

    Developers Who Understand Security.

    Security problems are often development problems.

    Because Certtech builds websites and custom web applications, we understand the code, infrastructure, authentication systems, APIs and architecture behind modern web platforms.

    That allows us to look beyond a basic malware scan and help determine why a security problem exists and what needs to change.

    Web Development Experience

    We understand how modern websites are built and configured.

    Custom Application Experience

    We work with databases, APIs, authentication systems and application functionality.

    Practical Recommendations

    Security findings are translated into clear and actionable remediation steps.

    Local Support

    Certtech is based in Barrie, Ontario and works with organizations throughout Ontario and across Canada.

    Security Testing You Control.

    Active security testing should only be performed with authorization from the system owner. Before testing begins, Certtech establishes the systems included in the assessment, permitted testing activities and boundaries of the engagement.

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    Protect Your Website

    Don't Wait Until Your Website Gets Hacked.

    Whether you want an independent security review, need help protecting a custom web application or are dealing with a website that's already been compromised, Certtech can help determine what needs attention.

    Let's find the vulnerabilities before someone else does.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick answers to common questions about this service.

    A website security assessment is a structured review of your website or web application that looks for vulnerabilities, configuration weaknesses and missing security controls. Certtech examines areas such as authentication, software and dependencies, server configuration, SSL/TLS, security headers and how user input is handled, then provides a clear report with prioritized recommendations.

    Yes. We help investigate what happened, contain continued damage, remove identified malicious content and address the security weaknesses that allowed the compromise. Because we also build websites and applications, we focus on finding the entry point — not just deleting files — so the site is less likely to be reinfected. Reach out through our contact page and describe what you're seeing.

    We do. WordPress recovery typically involves investigating compromised plugins, vulnerable themes, unknown administrator accounts and injected code, removing identified malicious content, and then hardening the site with updates, access restrictions and monitoring to reduce the risk of reinfection.

    Yes. Custom portals, dashboards, SaaS platforms and API-connected systems need more than a malware scanner. We can evaluate authentication, access control, application configuration, input handling, dependencies, API security and potential exposure of sensitive information, incorporating recognized guidance such as the OWASP Top 10 where appropriate.

    No responsible provider can promise that any website is completely secure or impossible to hack. Our focus is on identifying vulnerabilities, reducing risk, improving your security controls and helping you recover quickly if an incident occurs. Strong, layered security meaningfully lowers your risk — it does not eliminate it entirely.

    Certtech is based in Barrie, Ontario and works with organizations throughout Ontario and across Canada. Security assessments and hacked website recovery can be performed remotely, with the scope and boundaries agreed in advance.