All network servers have ports – sort of like channels on a television – that can be opened or closed. Some ports, like the one you need to access the Internet, need to be open. Others, such as those for email or your secure databases, should be closed. If ports that should be closed to intruders are actually open, your data and servers are vulnerable. A hacker can take advantage of this weakness to steal data, infect your website, or worse.
As part of the 360 Degree Deep Scan, SiteLock will review all ports on your servers, to be sure that those that are supposed to be closed really are. If something seems out of the ordinary, you'll be alerted, so you can take action before a hacker does.
