If you’re fortunate enough to have a growing online business, you will find your hosting needs growing along with it.  What may have started as a single server may now begin to resemble a burgeoning IT shop, with multiple web servers, database servers, mail servers, and file servers.   All businesses reach a threshold where security and reliability of the environment becomes paramount – to the point where it becomes a higher priority to protect the assets and infrastructure before investing any further in functionality and business growth.  One of the first appliances deployed to protect that infrastructure is a firewall, which can be defined as a hardware and/or software appliance whose primary purpose is to protect network resources by limiting or eliminating unauthorized access to those resources.  While larger businesses often opt to invest in hardware firewalls capable of on-the-fly packet filtering, encryption of all incoming and outgoing requests, and processing of extremely large numbers of concurrent connections, small-to-mid-sized businesses are often best served by software firewalls and specifically Web Application Firewalls, or WAFs.

One popular web application firewall is dotDefender.  dotDefender is designed to provide website security against malicious attacks and website defacement attempts.  It offers enterprise-class security, advanced integration capabilities, easy maintenance, and low total cost of ownership (TCO).  dotDefender is a sophisticated web application firewall that secures your website using pattern recognition to analyze all incoming traffic, session protection which monitors runtime user sessions and prevents invalid tampering, and upload inspection, for monitoring uploads of all files to the local file system.

Another popular option used because it is available by default in many Windows-based installation is the Windows Firewall.  Windows Firewall primarily focuses on limiting access from unwanted applications but does not do any runtime monitoring of user sessions or inbound/outbound traffic signatures.

When selecting a web hosting provider, it is important to determine if the hosting provider is able to provide a range of products (such as hardware firewalls, software firewalls, web application firewalls, spam filters, etc) and services (such as configuration and management of firewall products) that can allow your hosted application infrastructure to grow as your business grows.

A recommended Approved Host provider who can assist you in setting up a secure web hosting environment is DedicatedNOW.com.  With each cPanel dedicated server you receive FREE server hardening and dotDefender.  For more information on DedicatedNOW and the FindMyHost consumer guarantee included with your purchase: www.findmyhost.com/dedicatednow.

Web Hosting Reviews – Oklahoma City, OK - Web Hosting Directory and Review site www.FindMyHost.com released its October 2010 Editor’s Choice Awards today. Web Hosting companies strive to provide their customers with the very best service and support. We want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hosts per category who have excelled in their field. The FindMyHost Editors’ Choice Awards are chosen based on Editor and Consumer Reviews.

Customers who wish to submit positive reviews for the current or past Web Host are free to do so by visiting the customer review section of FindMyHost.com Click here to submit a review for your Web Host and nominate them for next months Editors’ Choice awards. We would like to congratulate all web hosts and The following list of web hosting providers excelled in their field of service, congratulations to all and keep up the great work!

BUDGET WEB HOSTING	BUSINESS HOSTING	BLOG HOSTING
www.Lunarpages.com	www.Verio.com	www.Hostforweb.com
DOMAIN REGISTRATION	MANAGED HOSTING	CLOUD COMPUTING
www.Lunarpages.com	www.INetU.Net	www.ZipServers.com
ADULT HOSTING	VPS	GAME SERVERS
www.AdultHosting.com	www.Hostgator.com	www.ReliableServers.com
SHARED HOSTING	WINDOWS HOSTING	DEDICATED SERVERS
www.Netelligent.ca	www.Softlayer.com	www.ServInt.com
E-COMMERCE	COLOCATION	RESELLER HOSTING
www.PenguinWebHosting.com	www.ReliableServers.com	www.Superb.Net
CPANEL HOSTING	GREEN WEB HOSTING	ENTERPRISE HOSTING
www.Hostforweb.com	www.Codero.com	www.Softlayer.com

About FindMyHost
FindMyHost, Inc. is an online magazine that provides editor reviews, consumer hosting news, interviews discussion forums and more. FindMyHost.com was established in January 2001 to protect web host consumers and web developers from making the wrong choice when choosing a web host. FindMyHost.com showcases a selection of web hosting companies who have undergone their approved host program testing and provides reviews from customers. FindMyHost’s extensive website can be found at www.FindMyHost.com.

Web Hosting Reviews – Oklahoma City, OK - Web Hosting Directory and Review site www.FindMyHost.com released its July 2010 Editor’s Choice Awards today. Web Hosting companies strive to provide their customers with the very best service and support. We want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hosts per category who have excelled in their field. The FindMyHost Editors’ Choice Awards are chosen based on Editor and Consumer Reviews.

Customers who wish to submit positive reviews for the current or past Web Host are free to do so by visiting the customer review section of FindMyHost.com Click here to submit a review for your Web Host and nominate them for next months Editors’ Choice awards. We would like to congratulate all web hosts and The following list of web hosting providers excelled in their field of service, congratulations to all and keep up the great work!

BUDGET WEB HOSTING	BUSINESS HOSTING	BLOG HOSTING
www.Aplus.Net	www.VPSNext.com	www.Superb.Net
DOMAIN REGISTRATION	MANAGED HOSTING	CLOUD COMPUTING
www.NetworkSolutions.com	www.Codero.com	www.Softlayer.com
ADULT HOSTING	VPS	GAME SERVERS
www.ZipServers.com	www.ServInt.com	www.Lunarpages.com
SHARED HOSTING	WINDOWS HOSTING	DEDICATED SERVERS
www.HostICan.com	www.INetU.Net	www.ReliableServers.com
E-COMMERCE	COLOCATION	RESELLER HOSTING
www.Verio.com	www.Netelligent.ca	www.Softlayer.com
CPANEL HOSTING	GREEN WEB HOSTING
www.Hostforweb.com	www.Hostgator.com

About FindMyHost
FindMyHost, Inc. is an online magazine that provides editor reviews, consumer hosting news, interviews discussion forums and more. FindMyHost.com was established in January 2001 to protect web host consumers and web developers from making the wrong choice when choosing a web host. FindMyHost.com showcases a selection of web hosting companies who have undergone their approved host program testing and provides reviews from customers. FindMyHost’s extensive website can be found at www.FindMyHost.com.

Web Hosting Reviews – Oklahoma City, OK - Web Hosting Directory and Review site www.FindMyHost.com released its June 2010 Editor’s Choice Awards today. Web Hosting companies strive to provide their customers with the very best service and support. We want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hosts per category who have excelled in their field. The FindMyHost Editors’ Choice Awards are chosen based on Editor and Consumer Reviews.

Customers who wish to submit positive reviews for the current or past Web Host are free to do so by visiting the customer review section of FindMyHost.com Click here to submit a review for your Web Host and nominate them for next months Editors’ Choice awards. We would like to congratulate all web hosts and The following list of web hosting providers excelled in their field of service, congratulations to all and keep up the great work!

BUDGET WEB HOSTING	BUSINESS HOSTING	BLOG HOSTING
www.JustHost.com	www.Aplus.Net	www.Hostgator.com
DOMAIN REGISTRATION	MANAGED HOSTING	CLOUD COMPUTING
www.NetworkSolutions.com	www.Verio.com	www.Softlayer.com
ADULT HOSTING	VPS	GAME SERVERS
www.ZipServers.com	www.VPSNext.com	www.Codero.com
SHARED HOSTING	WINDOWS HOSTING	DEDICATED SERVERS
www.Lunarpages.com	www.Superb.Net	www.INetU.Net
E-COMMERCE	COLOCATION	RESELLER HOSTING
www.Netelligent.ca	www.ReliableServers.com	www.Hostforweb.com
CPANEL HOSTING	GREEN WEB HOSTING
www.HostICan.com	www.ServInt.com

About FindMyHost
FindMyHost, Inc. is an online magazine that provides editor reviews, consumer hosting news, interviews discussion forums and more. FindMyHost.com was established in January 2001 to protect web host consumers and web developers from making the wrong choice when choosing a web host. FindMyHost.com showcases a selection of web hosting companies who have undergone their approved host program testing and provides reviews from customers. FindMyHost’s extensive website can be found at www.FindMyHost.com.

Web Hosting Reviews – Oklahoma City, OK - Web Hosting Directory and Review site www.FindMyHost.com released its May 2010 Editor’s Choice Awards today. Web Hosting companies strive to provide their customers with the very best service and support. We want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hosts per category who have excelled in their field. The FindMyHost Editors’ Choice Awards are chosen based on Editor and Consumer Reviews.

Customers who wish to submit positive reviews for the current or past Web Host are free to do so by visiting the customer review section of FindMyHost.com Click here to submit a review for your Web Host and nominate them for next months Editors’ Choice awards. We would like to congratulate all web hosts and The following list of web hosting providers excelled in their field of service, congratulations to all and keep up the great work!

BUDGET WEB HOSTING	BUSINESS HOSTING	BLOG HOSTING
www.Lunarpages.com	www.HostICan.com	www.JustHost.com
DOMAIN REGISTRATION	MANAGED HOSTING	CLOUD COMPUTING
www.Aplus.Net	www.ReliableServers.com	www.NaviSite.com
ADULT HOSTING	VPS	GAME SERVERS
www.247-Host.com	www.ServInt.com	www.Softlayer.com
SHARED HOSTING	WINDOWS HOSTING	DEDICATED SERVERS
www.Hostforweb.com	www.INetU.Net	www.Netelligent.ca
E-COMMERCE	COLOCATION	RESELLER HOSTING
www.NetworkSolutions.com	www.Superb.Net	www.Hostgator.com
CPANEL HOSTING	GREEN WEB HOSTING	HOSTING RELATED
www.VPSNext.com	www.Codero.com	www.R1Soft.com

About FindMyHost
FindMyHost, Inc. is an online magazine that provides editor reviews, consumer hosting news, interviews discussion forums and more. FindMyHost.com was established in January 2001 to protect web host consumers and web developers from making the wrong choice when choosing a web host. FindMyHost.com showcases a selection of web hosting companies who have undergone their approved host program testing and provides reviews from customers. FindMyHost’s extensive website can be found at www.FindMyHost.com.

Web Hosting Reviews – Oklahoma City, OK - Web Hosting Directory and Review site www.FindMyHost.com released its April 2010 Editor’s Choice Awards today. Web Hosting companies strive to provide their customers with the very best service and support. We want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hosts per category who have excelled in their field. The FindMyHost Editors’ Choice Awards are chosen based on Editor and Consumer Reviews.

Customers who wish to submit positive reviews for the current or past Web Host are free to do so by visiting the customer review section of FindMyHost.com Click here to submit a review for your Web Host and nominate them for next months Editors’ Choice awards. We would like to congratulate all web hosts and The following list of web hosting providers excelled in their field of service, congratulations to all and keep up the great work!

BUDGET WEB HOSTING	BUSINESS HOSTING	BLOG HOSTING
www.JustHost.com	www.Hostforweb.com	www.Lunarpages.com
DOMAIN REGISTRATION	MANAGED HOSTING	CLOUD COMPUTING
www.NetworkSolutions.com	www.Verio.com	www.Softlayer.com
ADULT HOSTING	VPS	GAME SERVERS
www.247-Host.com	www.VPSNext.com	www.NaviSite.com
SHARED HOSTING	WINDOWS HOSTING	DEDICATED SERVERS
www.Aplus.Net	www.INetU.Net	www.Superb.Net
E-COMMERCE	COLOCATION	RESELLER HOSTING
www.Codero.com	www.Netelligent.ca	www.Hostgator.com
CPANEL HOSTING	GREEN WEB HOSTING	HOSTING RELATED
www.HostICan.com	www.ServInt.com	www.Open-Xchange.com

About FindMyHost
FindMyHost, Inc. is an online magazine that provides editor reviews, consumer hosting news, interviews discussion forums and more. FindMyHost.com was established in January 2001 to protect web host consumers and web developers from making the wrong choice when choosing a web host. FindMyHost.com showcases a selection of web hosting companies who have undergone their approved host program testing and provides reviews from customers. FindMyHost’s extensive website can be found at www.FindMyHost.com.

Web Hosting Reviews – Oklahoma City, OK - Web Hosting Directory and Review site www.FindMyHost.com released its March 2010 Editor’s Choice Awards today. Web Hosting companies strive to provide their customers with the very best service and support. We want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hosts per category who have excelled in their field. The FindMyHost Editors’ Choice Awards are chosen based on Editor and Consumer Reviews.

Customers who wish to submit positive reviews for the current or past Web Host are free to do so by visiting the customer review section of FindMyHost.com Click here to submit a review for your Web Host and nominate them for next months Editors’ Choice awards. We would like to congratulate all web hosts and The following list of web hosting providers excelled in their field of service, congratulations to all and keep up the great work!

APLUS.NET	iNetU.Net	HostICan
www.Aplus.Net	www.iNetU.Net	www.HostICan.com
ADULTHOSTING.COM	NETWORK SOLUTIONS	NAVISITE
www.AdultHosting.com	www.NetworkSolutions.com	www.NaviSite.com
VERIO	SUPERB	JUST HOST
www.Verio.com	www.Superb.net	www.JustHost.com
LUNARPAGES	247-HOST	SERVINT
www.Lunarpages.com	www.247-Host.com	www.ServInt.com
NETELLIGENT	NETELLIGENT	CODERO
www.Netelligent.ca	www.Netelligent.ca	www.Codero.com
HOSTFORWEB	HOSTGATOR
www.Hostforweb.com	www.Hostgator.com

About FindMyHost
FindMyHost, Inc. is an online magazine that provides editor reviews, consumer hosting news, interviews discussion forums and more. FindMyHost.com was established in January 2001 to protect web host consumers and web developers from making the wrong choice when choosing a web host. FindMyHost.com showcases a selection of web hosting companies who have undergone their approved host program testing and provides reviews from customers. FindMyHost’s extensive website can be found at www.FindMyHost.com.

Web Hosting Reviews – Oklahoma City, OK - Web Hosting Directory and Review site www.FindMyHost.com released its January 2010 Editor’s Choice Awards today. Web Hosting companies strive to provide their customers with the very best service and support. We want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hosts per category who have excelled in their field. The FindMyHost Editors’ Choice Awards are chosen based on Editor and Consumer Reviews.

Customers who wish to submit positive reviews for the current or past Web Host are free to do so by visiting the customer review section of FindMyHost.com Click here to submit a review for your Web Host and nominate them for next months Editors’ Choice awards. We would like to congratulate all web hosts and The following list of web hosting providers excelled in their field of service, congratulations to all and keep up the great work!

VERIO	CODERO	HOSTFORWEB
www.Verio.com	www.Codero.com	www.Hostforweb.com
HOSTGATOR	NETWORK SOLUTIONS	SOFTLAYER
www.Hostgator.com	www.NetworkSolutions.com	www.Softlayer.com
SERVINT	LPDEDICATED	LUNARPAGES
www.ServInt.com	www.LPDedicated.com	www.Lunarpages.com
APLUS.NET	APLUS.NET	NETELLIGENT
www.Aplus.Net	www.Aplus.Net	www.Netelligent.ca
NAVISITE	ZIPSERVERS	JUST HOST
www.NaviSite.com	www.ZipServers.com	www.JustHost.com
247-HOST	SERVINT
www.247-Host.com	www.ServInt.com

About FindMyHost FindMyHost, Inc. is an online magazine that provides editor reviews, consumer hosting news, interviews discussion forums and more. FindMyHost.com was established in January 2001 to protect web host consumers and web developers from making the wrong choice when choosing a web host. FindMyHost.com showcases a selection of web hosting companies who have undergone their approved host program testing and provides reviews from customers. FindMyHost’s extensive website can be found at www.FindMyHost.com.

With my primary role of taking care of web hosts and ensuring what we promote is accurate to consumers. I like to think I’m a jack of all trades as I seem to have my hand is just about everything within our network.

With the web hosting industry evolving with something new every quarter, I am always excited to see the changes and to talk with new colleagues from all over the world. Sharing their stories, ideas and insight towards the industry is always fascinating and I look forward to being apart of it for years to come.

Feel free to contact me at rguzzo(at)findmyhost.com or 877-346-3694 x124.