No matter how secure you keep your site, it can still get hacked.
Many people take for granted that the web hosting company is doing mysterious high-tech things to keep your website safe. The truth is that some companies handle security better than others. When you're searching for web hosting, make sure you investigate the extent of the hosting company’s security measures.
If your site gets hacked and your data compromised, you need a web hosting provider that is going to fly into action to take care of it. Before signing up, contact them and see how responsive they are. You can also find out about their customer support by reading online reviews of their service.
