Free security checks launched in Poole

A new free website security tool has been launched in Poole after recent PHP2Shell attacks.

Poole-based digital agency Expect Best has developed EB Security, which gives businesses a way to check possible weaknesses in their websites and understand security issues without needing specialist technical knowledge.

The platform carries out more than 30 checks across about 12 security areas, including encryption, security certificates, exposed files, email protection and website configuration, before presenting an A to E rating with guidance in plain English.

Users can enter a website address and receive one assessment in about 10 seconds, without creating an account or providing payment details, and the company says the service is aimed at organisations that may not have dedicated IT support.

Managing director Alex Dibben said the attacks showed "how important website security is" and said owners should not need "a dedicated IT team" to understand whether their website has issues.

He said the aim was to make the process easier for businesses, adding: "Anyone can run a check, understand their results and know what to do next" when improvements are needed.

See more at ebsecurity.co.uk.