Security

They do different jobs, so often yes. An SSL certificate encrypts the data travelling between your visitors and your site and shows the HTTPS padlock. A website security plan protects the site itself — finding and removing malware, blocking attacks with a firewall and keeping daily backups. A public-facing business site generally warrants both; we're happy to confirm what yours needs.

In most cases, yes. SSL certificates, website security plans and backup cover work with sites at other hosts — they attach to your domain and website rather than to our hosting. It's a common way New Zealand businesses start with Solution Squad. Our cyber security team will confirm compatibility with your setup before you spend anything.

Host backups are a safety net for the host's infrastructure, and you rarely control how often they run, how long they're kept or how quickly you can use them. A dedicated backup plan gives you automatic daily copies and one-click restore that you control. If your website takes bookings or orders, owning your own restore path is cheap insurance.