Kinsta hosting architecture
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2025 4:04 am
Firewalls and server-level intrusion detection systems should be installed before installing WordPress on the server to ensure that it is well protected even during the WordPress installation and site creation stages . However, any software installed on the machine that is designed to protect WordPress content should be compatible with the latest database mom database management systems to maintain optimal performance. The server should also be configured to use secure network protocols and encrypted file transfer protocols (such as SFTP instead of FTP) to keep sensitive content hidden from attackers. At Kinsta, we use the fastest Google Cloud Platform servers and a premium network for all our WordPress clients to ensure fast and secure WordPress hosting .
The great thing about this platform is that it is built on a security model that has been in place for 15 years, currently securing products and services such as Gmail , Search, etc. Google currently employs over 500 full-time security professionals. All sites on Kinsta are also protected by our free Cloudflare integration , which includes a secure, enterprise-grade firewall as well as free DDoS protection . Kinsta also uses Linux containers (LXC) and LXD to orchestrate them on top of Google Cloud Platform, allowing us to completely isolate not only each account, but each individual WordPress site . Security is built into our architecture from the start, and it’s a much more secure method than what other competitors offer.
Use the latest version of PHP
PHP is the foundation of your WordPress site, so it’s important to use the latest version on your server. Each major release of PHP is generally fully supported for two years after its release. During this time, bugs and security issues are fixed and patched on a regular basis. At this point, anyone running PHP 7.1 or lower no longer has security support and is susceptible to unpatched vulnerabilities.
The great thing about this platform is that it is built on a security model that has been in place for 15 years, currently securing products and services such as Gmail , Search, etc. Google currently employs over 500 full-time security professionals. All sites on Kinsta are also protected by our free Cloudflare integration , which includes a secure, enterprise-grade firewall as well as free DDoS protection . Kinsta also uses Linux containers (LXC) and LXD to orchestrate them on top of Google Cloud Platform, allowing us to completely isolate not only each account, but each individual WordPress site . Security is built into our architecture from the start, and it’s a much more secure method than what other competitors offer.
Use the latest version of PHP
PHP is the foundation of your WordPress site, so it’s important to use the latest version on your server. Each major release of PHP is generally fully supported for two years after its release. During this time, bugs and security issues are fixed and patched on a regular basis. At this point, anyone running PHP 7.1 or lower no longer has security support and is susceptible to unpatched vulnerabilities.