Website security plans can look similar until you compare the job each tier is designed to do. The right choice depends on whether you mainly need malware detection, proactive firewall protection, faster cleanup, backups or a more complete protection stack.
Start with the live website-security plans
Use our Website Security plans page for current plan names, features, pricing and checkout terms. Security products and promotions can change, so the live plan page should be treated as the source for current commercial details.
Website Security Standard
Standard is designed around core protection for one website, including firewall protection, SSL through the firewall, malware scanning and periodic cleanup/remediation. It is a sensible starting point when you want foundational protection without the larger backup and cleanup features of higher tiers.
Website Security Advanced
Advanced adds a more complete protection and recovery stack, including unlimited site cleanups, DDoS protection, CDN acceleration and secure backup capacity. It is a stronger fit for a business website where downtime or a security incident would have meaningful operational impact.
Website Security Premium
Premium is designed for businesses that want the strongest tier in the current Standard/Advanced/Premium family, including prioritized cleanup and a larger secure-backup allocation. Choose it because those additional recovery features matter to the business—not simply because it has the highest plan name.
Essential, Deluxe and Express security plans
The catalog can also include Essential, Deluxe and Express security products. Essential focuses on malware scanning/removal, Deluxe adds ongoing protection such as a web application firewall and CDN, and Express is aimed at urgent hacked-site cleanup with an accelerated response target. Compare the live product descriptions before choosing because the right product depends on whether you are preventing an incident or responding to one.
Which website security plan should a small business choose?
- Standard: when you need core firewall, SSL and malware protection.
- Advanced: when you want stronger cleanup, DDoS/CDN features and secure backups.
- Premium: when faster prioritized remediation and larger backup capacity matter.
- Express: when the website is already hacked and urgent cleanup is the main problem.
Security does not replace backups
Security and backups solve different problems. A security service can reduce risk and help clean an infected site, while backups provide a recovery copy of your data. See our website backup vs website security guide for the difference.
What should you verify before buying?
- How many websites the plan protects.
- Malware scanning and cleanup scope.
- Firewall and DDoS protection.
- Backup capacity and retention where included.
- Cleanup response priority.
- The billing term, total due and renewal details.
Frequently asked questions
Is Website Security Premium always the best plan?
No. It is only the better choice when the extra cleanup priority and backup capacity solve a real need.
Do I need website security if hosting already includes some protection?
Check what your hosting already includes. Avoid buying duplicate features unless the additional service gives you protections your current hosting does not provide.
Does a firewall replace SSL?
No. SSL encrypts traffic, while a web application firewall is designed to filter malicious requests. They address different parts of website security.